Evolution in Birds of Olfactory Bulb (1 of 2) (VIDEO)

Ohio University

Caption

Animation of the evolution in birds of the olfactory bulb, the part of the brain where smell information is processed, passing from a dinosaur (Bambiraptor) through early birds (Lithornis, Presbyornis) to a modern-day bird (pigeon).

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Movie by Ridgely & Witmer, Courtesy of WitmerLab at Ohio University.

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EMBARGOED FOR USE UNTIL 7:01 PM (19:01) TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011. Movie by Ridgely & Witmer, Courtesy of WitmerLab at Ohio University.

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