Higher neuron densities in the cerebral cortex and larger cerebellums may limit dive times of delphinids compared to deep-diving toothed whales.

Ridgway, Sam H

Higher neuron densities in the cerebral cortex and larger cerebellums may limit dive times of delphinids compared to deep-diving toothed whales. [electronic resource] - PloS one 2019 - e0226206 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

1932-6203

10.1371/journal.pone.0226206 doi


Animals
Autopsy--veterinary
Brain Mapping--veterinary
Cell Count
Cerebellum--anatomy & histology
Cerebral Cortex--pathology
Diving--physiology
Dolphins--anatomy & histology
Neurons--pathology
Organ Size
Positron-Emission Tomography--veterinary
Time Factors
Whale, Killer--anatomy & histology
Whales--anatomy & histology