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Low- frequency sensitivity in turtles The tympanic membrane of birds The pinna The coiled cochlea Auditory sensitivity among mammals Differences. portion of the stapedial expansion of the columella . A peri- capsular membrane separates ...
Low- frequency sensitivity in turtles The tympanic membrane of birds The pinna The coiled cochlea Auditory sensitivity among mammals Differences. portion of the stapedial expansion of the columella . A peri- capsular membrane separates ...
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Auditory sensitivity of bats HUMAN SENSORY RECEPTION High- frequency clicks of toothed whales Classifica- tion by stimuli Mapping sensitive spots of skin Variations. mentioned , contains a valve that can be closed to reduce the entrance ...
Auditory sensitivity of bats HUMAN SENSORY RECEPTION High- frequency clicks of toothed whales Classifica- tion by stimuli Mapping sensitive spots of skin Variations. mentioned , contains a valve that can be closed to reduce the entrance ...
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... sensitivity in the dark ? Again , why is visual acuity so low under scotopic conditions compared with that in daylight , although sensitivity to light is so high ? Finally , why do the rods not serve to discriminate different ...
... sensitivity in the dark ? Again , why is visual acuity so low under scotopic conditions compared with that in daylight , although sensitivity to light is so high ? Finally , why do the rods not serve to discriminate different ...
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