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Faculty of Mathematics and Natural SciencesInstitute of Zoology - AG Walkowiak

Articles

  • Maier, S., Walkowiak, W., Luksch, H., Endepols, H. (2010) An indirect basal ganglia pathway in anuran amphibians? J. Chem. Neuroanat. [Epub ahead of print].

  • Haddad, D., Huggenberger, S., Haas-Rioth, M., Kossatz, L.S., Oelschläger, H.H.A., Haase, A. (accepted): “Magnetic resonance microscopy of delphinid embryos and fetuses (Mammalia, Odontoceti, Delphinidae)”. Zool. Anz.

  • Huggenberger, S., Vogl, T.J., Oelschläger, H.H.A. (2010) “Epicranial complex of the La Plata dolphin (Pontoporia blainvillei): Topographical and functional implications.” Marine Mammal Science 26: 471-481.

  • Werner, Y. L., J. Pylka, et al. (2009). "Function of the sexually dimorphic ear of the American bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana: brief review and new insight." J Exp Biol 212(Pt 14): 2204-2214.

  • Prahl, S., Huggenberger, S., Schliemann, H. (2009) “Histological and ultrastructural aspects of the nasal complex in the harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena.” J. Morp. 270: 1320-1337.

  • Huggenberger, S., Rauschmann, M.A., Vogl, T.J., Oelschläger, H.H.A. (2009) “Functional morphology of the nasal complex in the harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena).” Anat. Rec. 292: 902-920.

  • Huggenberger, S., Vater, M., Deisz, R.A. (2009) “Interlaminar differences of intrinsic properties of pyramidal neurons in the auditory cortex of mice.” Cerebral Cortex 19: 1008-1018.

  • Huggenberger, S., Oelschläger, H.H.A. (2008) “Functional morphology of the hyolaryngeal complex of the harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena): implications for its role in sound production and respiration.” Anat. Rec. 291: 1262-1270.

  • Endepols,H., Helmbold,F., Walkowiak,W. (2007) GABAergic projection neurons in the basal ganglia of the green tree frog (Hyla cinerea). Brain Res. 1138:76-85.

  • Endepols,H., Mühlenbrock-Lenter,S., Roth,G., Walkowiak,W. (2006) The septal complex of the fire-bellied toad Bombina orientalis: Chemoarchitecture. J. Chem. Neuroanat. 31:59-76.

  • Rauschmann, M.A., Huggenberger, S., Kossatz, L.S., Oelschläger, H.H.A. (2006) “Head morphology in perinatal dolphins: a window into phylogeny and ontogeny.” J. Morph. 267: 1295–1315.
  • Huggenberger, S., Ridgway, S.H., Oelschläger, H.H.A., Kirschenbauer, I., Vogl, T.J., Klima, M. (2006) “Histological analysis of the nasal roof cartilage in the neonate sperm whale (Physeter acrocephalus).” Zool. Anz. 244: 229-238.
  • Roden,K., Endepols,H., and Walkowiak,W. (2005) Hodological characterization of the septum in anuran amphibians: I. Afferent connections. J. Comp. Neurol. 483:415-436.

  • Endepols,H., Roden,K., and Walkowiak,W. (2005) Hodological characterization of the septum in anuran amphibians: II. Efferent connections. J. Comp. Neurol. 483:437-457.

  • Mühlenbrock-Lenter,S., Endepols,H. Roth,G., Walkowiak,W. (2005) Immunohistological characterization of striatal and amygdalar structures in the telencephalon of the fire-bellied toad Bombina orientalis. Neurosci. 134:705-719.

     

  • Endepols,H., Roden,K., Luksch,H., Dicke,U., and Walkowiak,W. (2004) Dorsal striatopallidal system in anurans. J. Comp. Neurol. 68:299-310.

  • Endepols,H., Schul,J., Gerhard,H.C., and Walkowiak,W. (2004) 6-Hydroxydopamine lesions in anuran amphibians: A new model system for Parkinson's disease? J. Neurobiol. 60:395-410.

  • Endepols,H., Feng,A.S., Gerhardt,H.C., Schul,J., and Walkowiak, W. (2003) Roles of the auditory midbrain and thalamus in selective phonotaxis in female gray treefrogs (Hyla versicolor). Behav. Brain Res. 145:63-77.

  • Endepols,H. and Walkowiak,W. (2001) Integration of ascending and descending inputs in the auditory midbrain of anurans. J Comp Physiol A 186:1119-1133.

  • Endepols,H., Walkowiak,W., and Luksch, H. (2000) Chemoarchitecture of the anuran auditory midbrain. Brain Res. Rev. 33:179-198.

  • Ernst, S., Foerst, A., Hessel, H., Klunter, H.D., von Wedel, H., Walkowiak, W., Walger, M. (2000) Einfluß monauraler Deprivation auf die Reifung der Hörbahn bei der mongolischen Wüstenrennmaus (Meriones unguiculatus). HNO. 48:195-203.

  • Walkowiak,W., Berlinger,M., Schul,J., and Gerhardt, H.C. (1999) Significance of forebrain structures in acoustically guided behavior in anurans. Eur.J.Morphol. 37:177-181.

  • Endepols,H. and Walkowiak,W. (1999) Influence of descending forebrain projections on processing of acoustic signals and audiomotor integration in the anuran midbrain. Eur.J.Morphol. 37:182-184.

  • Christensen-Dalsgaard,J. and Walkowiak,W. (1999) In vitro and in vivo responses of saccular and caudal nucleus neurons in the grassfrog (Rana temporaria). Eur.J.Morphol. 37:206-210.

  • Luksch,H. and Walkowiak,W. (1998) Morphology and axonal projection patterns of auditory neurons in the midbrain of the painted frog, Discoglossus pictus. Hear.Res. 122:1-17.

  • Hessel,H., Walger,M., Ernst,S., Foerst,A., von Wedel,H., Klünter,H.D., and Walkowiak,W. (1998) A method for the induction of a cochlea-specific auditory deprivation in the gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus). ORL J.Otorhinolaryngol.Relat Spec. 60:61-66.

  • Klünter,H.D., Walkowiak,W., Hessel,H., Ernst,S., Foerst,A., and Walger,M. (1997) Histologic and immunohistochemical investigations on the development of the auditory brain stem modified by auditory deprivation. Am.J.Otol. 18:S24-S25.

  • Luksch,H., Walkowiak,W., Munoz,A., and Ten Donkelaar,H.J. (1996) The use of in vitro preparations of the isolated amphibian central nervous system in neuroanatomy and electrophysiology. J.Neurosci.Methods 70:91-102.

  • Strake,J., Luksch,H., and Walkowiak,W. (1994) Audio-motor interface in anurans. Eur.J.Morphol. 32:122-126. Walkowiak,W. and Luksch,H. (1994) Sensory motor interfacing in acoustic behavior of anurans. Am.Zool. 34:685-695. Walkowiak,W. (1992) Acoustic communication in the fire bellied toad: an integrative neurobiological approach. Ethol.Ecol.Evol. 4:63-74.

  • Schmitz,E., Reichelt,R., Walkowiak,W., Richards,J.G., and Hebebrand,J. (1988) A comparative phylogenetic study of the distribution of cerebellar GABAA/benzodiazepine receptors using radioligands and monoclonal antibodies. Brain Res. 473:314-320.

  • Walkowiak,W. (1988) Two auditory filter systems determine the calling behavior of the fire-bellied toad: a behavioral and neurophysiological characterization. J.Comp.Physiol.A 164:31-41.

  • Walkowiak,W. and Münz,H. (1985) The significance of water surface-waves in the communication of fire-bellied toads. Naturwissenschaften 72:49-50.

  • Walkowiak,W. (1984) Neural correlates of the recognition of pulsed sound signals in the grass frog. J.Comp.Physiol.A 155:57-66.

  • Walkowiak,W. and Brzoska,J. (1982) Significance of spectral and temporal call parameters in the auditory communication of male grass frogs. Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 11:247-252.

  • Rheinlaender,J., Walkowiak,W., and Gerhardt,H.C. (1981) Directional hearing in the green treefrog: a variable mechanism? Naturwissenschaften 67:430-431.

  • Walkowiak,W., Capranica,R.R., and Schneider,H. (1981) A comparative study of auditory sensitivity in the genus Bufo (Amphibia). Behav.Process. 6:223-237.v

  • Walkowiak,W. (1980) Sensitivity, range and temperature dependence of hearing in the grass frog and fire-bellied toad. Behav.Process. 5:363-372.

  • Walkowiak,W. (1980) The coding of auditory signals in the torus semicircularis of the fire-bellied toad and the grass frog: responses to simple stimuli and to conspecific calls. J.Comp.Physiol. 138:131-148.

  • Brzoska,J., Walkowiak,W., and Schneider,H. (1977) Acoustic communication in the grass frog (Rana t. temporaria L.): calls, auditory thresholds and behavioral responses. J.Comp.Physiol. 118:173-186.

Books and Book Chapter

  • Walkowiak,W. (2008) Call production and neural basis of vocalization. In: Peter Narins, Albert Feng, Arthur Popper, and Fay (eds.): Springer Handbook of Auditory Research Vol. (?) Hearing and Sound Communication in Amphibians. New York: Springer Science+Busines Media, pp. 87-112.

  • Walkowiak,W. (1996) Prinzipien der Wahrnehmung: Auditorische Systeme. In: G.Roth and W.Prinz (eds): Kopfarbeit: Gehirnfunktionen und kognitive Leistungen. Heidelberg: Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, pp. 208-238.

  • G.Reiss, W.Walkowiak, H.-P.Zenner, P.K.Plinkert, and E.Lehnhardt (1989): Das Stato-Akustische Organ: Ein Bildatlas zur Evolution, Physiologie und Morphologie. Hannover: Duphar.

  • B.Fritzsch, M.J.Ryan, W.Wilczynski, T.E.Hetherington, and W.Walkowiak (1988): Evolution of the Amphibian Auditory System. New York, Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto, Singapore: John Wiley & Sons.

  • Walkowiak,W. (1988) Central temporal encoding. In: B.Fritzsch, M.J.Ryan, W.Wilczynski, T.E.Hetherington, and W.Walkowiak (eds): Evolution of the Amphibian Auditory System. New York, Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto, Singapore: John Wiley & Sons, pp. 275-305.

  • Walkowiak,W. (1988) Neuroethology of anuran call recognition. In: B.Fritzsch, M.J.Ryan, W.Wilczynski, T.E.Hetherington, and W.Walkowiak (eds): Evolution of the Amphibian Auditory System. New York, Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto, Singapore: John Wiley & Sons, pp. 485-509.

  • Walkowiak,W. (1983) Neuroethological studies on intraspecific call discrimination in the grass frog. In: J.-P.Ewert, R.R.Capranica, and D.J.Ingle (eds): Advances in Vertebrate Neuroethology. New York, London: Plenum Publishing Corporation, pp. 883-888.

Other Book Chapter

  • Walkowiak, W. (2006) Wille, wo bist du? Handlungsplanung und -selektion aus neurobiologischer Sicht. In: Helmut Fink und Rainer Rosenzweig (Hrsg.) Freier Wille - frommer Wunsch? Gehirn und Willensfreiheit. Paderborn: Mentis Verlag, pp. 47-66.

  • Walkowiak,W. (2004) Intuition oder Verstand - Wie entscheiden Führungseliten? Eine Analyse aus neurobiologischer Sicht. In: Oscar W. Gabriel u.a. (Hrsg.) Konjunktur der Köpfe? Eliten in der modernen Wissensgesellschaft. Droste Verlag.

  • Walkowiak,W. (2004) Religion und Gehirn. In: Severin J. Lederhilger (Hrsg.): Seele wo bist Du? Hirnforschung und Menschenbild. Linzer Philosophisch-Theologische Beiträge, Bd. 10 Frankfurt/Main u.a..

  • Walkowiak,W. (2004) Aus der Sicht der Neurobiologie: Die Entstehung der Religion in unserem Gehirn. In: Ulrich Lüke u.a. (Hrsg.) Darwin und Gott - Das Verhältnis von Evolution und Religion. Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft.

  • Walkowiak,W. (2003) Welches Weltbild entwerfen die Biowissenschaften. In: Henrix (Hrsg.): Fenster zur Welt Fünfzig Jahre Akademiearbeit in Aachen. Einhard-Verlag Aachen.

  • Walkowiak W. (2001) Neurobiologie des Lernens. In: Schmidt S.J. (Hrsg.) Lernen im Zeitalter des Internets. Grundlagen, Probleme, Perspektiven. Pädagogisches Institut für die deutsche Sprachgruppe, Bozen.

  • Walkowiak,W. (1998) Das Nervensystem. In R.Hofrichter. (ed): Amphibien: Evolution, Anatomie, Physiologie, Ökologie und Verbreitung, Verhalten, Bedrohung und Gefährdung. Augsburg: Naturbuch-Verlag, pp. 84-85.

  • Walkowiak,W. (1998) Sinnessysteme. In R.Hofrichter. (ed): Amphibien: Evolution, Anatomie, Physiologie, Ökologie und Verbreitung, Verhalten, Bedrohung und Gefährdung. Augsburg: Naturbuch-Verlag, pp. 86-89.

  • Walkowiak,W. (1989) Evolution. In G.Reiss, W.Walkowiak, H.-P.Zenner, P.K.Plinkert, and E.Lehnhardt (eds): Das Stato-Akustische Organ: Ein Bildatlas zur Evolution, Physiologie und Morphologie. Hannover: Duphar, pp. 8-15.