Fossil study rewrites timeline of evolution of hearing in mammals
December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Fossil study rewrites timeline of evolution of hearing in mammals
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One of the most important steps in the evolution of modern mammals was the development of highly sensitive hearing.
The middle ear of mammals, with an eardrum and several small bones, allows us to hear a broad range of frequencies and volumes, which was a big help to early, mo . . .
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Fossil study rewrites timeline of evolution of hearing in mammals
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One of the most important steps in the evolution of modern mammals was the development of highly sensitive hearing.
The middle ear of mammals, with an eardrum and several small bones, allows us to hear a broad range of frequencies and volumes, which was a big help to early, mo . . .