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Occurrence of carotid labyrinth in the catfish group of teleost fishes

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A structure similar in topography and morphology to the carotid labyrinth of amphibians has been found in 4 catfishes, namely,Clarias batrachus, Heteropneustes fossilis, Rita rita andMystus seenghala. The present finding of the presence of the carotid labyrinth in fishes is the first report, and the results are discussed in the light of the amphibious habit of these catfishes.

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  1. Department of Zoology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India

    C. B. L. Srivastava & M. Singh

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We are grateful to Prof. U.S. Srivastava for providing laboratory facilities and for encouragement. The work was financially supported by the S.C.S.T., U.P. which is thankfully acknowledged.

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Srivastava, C.B.L., Singh, M. Occurrence of carotid labyrinth in the catfish group of teleost fishes. Experientia 36, 651–653 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01970117

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