1) Hearing in sauropsids differs from that in synapsids in that sauropsids _____ . A) can hear a larger range of frequencies than synapsids B) have longer cochlea than synapsids C) have only one ear ossicle whereas synapsids have 3 D) have only 2 semicircular canals whereas synapsids have 3 E) use their air bladders to assist with sound conduction

1) Hearing in sauropsids differs from that in synapsids in that sauropsids _____ . A) can hear a larger range of frequencies than synapsids B) have longer cochlea than synapsids C) have only one ear ossicle whereas synapsids have 3 D) have only 2 semicircular canals whereas synapsids have 3 E) use their air bladders to assist with sound conduction

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter41: Sensory Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

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Hearing in sauropsids differs from that in synapsids in that sauropsids _____ . can hear a larger range of frequencies than synapsids have longer cochlea than synapsids have only one ear ossicle whereas synapsids have 3 have only 2 semicircular canals whereas synapsids have 3 use their air bladders to assist with sound conduction
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