The evolution of the early tetrapod middle ear and associated structures

This thesis utilises modern techniques to investigate the origin and evolution of hearing in tetrapods with particular emphasis on the evolution of the middle ear region of early tetrapods and the proposed relatives of lissamphibians. Recent advances in computed tomography (CT) scanning and 3D compu...

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Main Author: Robinson, Jamie
Published: University College London (University of London) 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.431771