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- Laryngeal and soft palate valving in the harbour seal (Phoca vitulina)
Summary: Seals possess unique anatomical modifications that may act as accessory ‘valving’ mechanisms in their upper airway to assist in underwater feeding.
- Vibrissal sensitivity in a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina)
Summary: Psychophysical testing of vibration detection in the harbor seal demonstrates acute sensitivity of the vibrissal system.