Comparison of the Nasal Olfactory Organs of Various Species of Lizardfishes (Teleostei: Aulopiformes: Synodontidae) with Additional Remarks on the Brain

The olfactory organs of lizardfishes (Synodontidae) are situated in two capsules connected to the outside by incurrent and excurrent openings. The olfactory epithelium is in form of petal rosettes each composed of lamellae and a rephe, and bear olfactory receptor neurons, supporting cells and cells...

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Main Authors: L. Fishelson, D. Golani, B. Galil, M. Goren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Zoology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/807913
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