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Functional Morphology of the Hyolaryngeal Complex of the Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena): Implications for its Role in Sound Production and Respiration

  1. Stefan Huggenberger1,†,*,
  2. Michael A. Rauschmann2,
  3. Helmut H.A. Oelschläger1

Article first published online: 8 SEP 2008

DOI: 10.1002/ar.20745

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The Anatomical Record: Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology

The Anatomical Record: Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology

Volume 291, Issue 10, pages 1262–1270, October 2008

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Huggenberger, S., Rauschmann, M. A. and Oelschläger, H. H.A. (2008), Functional Morphology of the Hyolaryngeal Complex of the Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena): Implications for its Role in Sound Production and Respiration. Anat Rec, 291: 1262–1270. doi: 10.1002/ar.20745

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  1. 1

    Department of Anatomy III (Dr. Senckenbergische Anatomie), Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

  2. 2

    Orthopaedic University Department Friedrichsheim gGmbH, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Marienburgstr. 2, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

  1. †

    Fax: +49-221-470-4889.

*Zoological Institute II, University of Cologne, Weyertal 119, 50931 Köln, Germany

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 8 SEP 2008
  2. Article first published online: 8 SEP 2008
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 10 JUN 2008
  4. Manuscript Received: 10 SEP 2007

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