Middle-ear function in a monotreme: The
β
Aitkin, Lindsay M. ;Johnstone, Brian M.
π
Article
π
1972
π
John Wiley and Sons
π
English
β 417 KB
## Abstract The mechanics of the middle ear bones of echidna (__Tachyglossus aculeatus__) were studied using the MΓΆssbauer technique. A small radioactive source was placed on the stapes and the alterations in the frequency of the emitted Ξ³βray, which occurred when the stapes vibrated during sound s