Higher neuron densities in the cerebral cortex and larger cerebellums may limit dive times of delphinids compared to deep-diving toothed whales
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226206
Abstract: Since the work of Tower in the 1950s, we have come to expect lower neuron density in the cerebral cortex of larger brains. We studied dolphin brains varying from 783 to 6215g. As expected, average… read more here.
Keywords: pygmy sperm; cerebral cortex; cortex larger; toothed whales ... See more keywords