Table 1 Comparison of rostral organ structure dimensions

From: The coelacanth rostral organ is a unique low-resolution electro-detector that facilitates the feeding strike

Rostral Organ Structure

Volume (mm3)

Mean Volume ± SD (mm3)

Length (mm)

Mean Length ± SD (mm)

Anterior tubule (L)

1370

1353.5 ± 23.3

34.38

35.16 ± 1.10

Anterior tubule (R)

1337

 

35.94

 

Posterior Inferior tubule (L)

1405

1368 ± 52.3

39.15

38.29 ± 1.22

Posterior Inferior tubule (R)

1331

 

37.43

 

Posterior Superior tubule (L)

1629

1639.5 ± 14.8

31.24

32.19 ± 1.34

Posterior Superior tubule (R)

1650

 

33.13

 

Medial cavity

1810

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Full Rostral Organ

10532

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  1. L = left; R = right.