Cambridge University Press (CUP), Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, S235(2), p. 310-310, 2006
DOI: 10.1017/s1743921306006752
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AbstractWe use Spitzer 3.6-8.0 μm color profiles to compare the radial structure of star formation of galaxies with pseudobulges and classical bulges. Galaxies structurally identified as having pseudobulges have higher central star formation rates than those of classical bulges. Further, galaxies identified as having classical bulges have remarkably regular star formation profiles. These observations support the picture of pseudobulge formation via secular evolution and classical bulges forming in mergers.