2.11 - The Hearing of Lizards and Snakes

Geoffrey A. Manley

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-809324-5.24197-7

2.11 - The Hearing of Lizards and Snakes

Geoffrey A. Manley

Universität Oldenburg

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Abstract

The huge structural variety in lepidosaurs ears is unique and results in substantial functional differences. The simple epithelia of snakes are restricted to low frequencies. Each lizard family has a characteristic hearing organ structure, with the largest variety in the number of hair cells and the type of tectorial membrane. Whereas the nocturnal geckos have highly sensitive and frequency selective hearing, diurnal lizard family hearing varies greatly, from poor to excellent, rivaling that of birds and mammals over the same frequency ranges.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Senses
Subtitle of host publication	A Comprehensive Reference: Volume 1-7, Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	149-162
Number of pages	14
Volume	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128054093
ISBN (Print)	9780128054086
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809324-5.24197-7
State	Published - 1 Jan 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Auditory nerve
Basilar papilla
Cochlear evolution
Frequency selectivity
Hearing sensitivity
Inner ear
Lepidosaur evolution
Lizard hearing
Reptile hearing
Snake hearing

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