Two new studies offer insights into the evolution and development of external ears, which appear in humans and other mammals ...
The major structures of the inner ear are: Ears can vary, so what's considered normal anatomy of the inner or outer ear in one person may be different for another. For example, 19% to 54% of ...
Scientists have traced the evolutionary origin of humans' outer ears to the gills of ancient fish through a series of ...
A recent study has uncovered the surprising evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear, linking it to the gills of ancient fish and marine invertebrates. The research reveals that both structures ...
The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a new study published in Nature from the USC Stem Cell lab of Gage Crump, this intricate coil of ...