MORPHOLOGY, MATERIAL AND VIBRATORY PROPERTIES OF THE SWIMBLADDER IN THE CARP, CYPRINUS CARPIO
The carp Cyprinus carpio has a two-chambered swimbladder and excellent hearing. I explored the hypothesis that the anterior chamber, which connects to Weberian ossicles, is adapted for hearing by testing both chambers for material properties. I also determined displacement and auditory responses to...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Others |
| Published: |
VCU Scholars Compass
2011
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/259 http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1258&context=etd |