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Hi All

I received the 1st response about the otolith question from kristiaan
Hoedemakers and here it is:
 In cypriniformes and siluriformes the asteriscus or  lapillus is the largest, correct. The reason is, that the skull of these fishes can accommodate a larger asteriscus or lapillus whereas the place for the sagitta is rather restricted. Why this is, is something that evolutionists could perhaps explain.
Regards

LAITH A. JAWAD
Freelance Fish Biodiversity Consultant and Expert
Auckland
New Zealand 		 	   		  
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