Spatial-tuning properties of auditory neurons in the optic tectum of the pigeon.
We studied the auditory neurons in the optic tectum of the unanesthetized pigeon, using single-unit recordings and acoustic free-field stimulation. Most units showed spatial tuning, with best areas located in the contralateral hemifield. All units responded also to visual stimuli, the auditory best areas being in rough alignment with visual receptive fields.
Lewald
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Lehrstuhl für Allgemeine Zoologie und Neurobiologie, Ruhr-Universität, Bochum, Germany.
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D000161:Acoustic Stimulation; D000818:Animals; D001306:Auditory Pathways / Q000502:physiology; D001522:Behavior, Animal / Q000502:physiology; D010856:Columbidae / Q000502:physiology*; D009475:Neurons, Afferent / Q000502:physiology; D013017:Sound Localization / Q000502:physiology*; D013037:Spatial Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D013477:Superior Colliculi / Q000502:physiology*; D014795:Visual Pathways / Q000502:physiology