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human ear
structures of the middle ear
labyrinth of the inner ear
vestibular system
structures of the cochlea; human ear
organ of Corti; human ear
healthy organ of Corti from a guinea pig
damaged organ of Corti from a guinea pig
mechanism of hearing; human ear
basilar membrane; human ear
Black-and-white photo of a man in a suit plugging his ears with his fingers. An orange polka dot pattern is behind his head.
Watch sound wave vibrations in the tympanic membrane
Know how human ears help to perceive and distinguish sounds
How does the McGurk effect trick your brain?
Know about the various advanced biometrics forms of security measures, from ear and nose analysis to palm recognition
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Gabriel Fallopius
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Magnus Gustaf Retzius
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Mute swan with cygnet. (birds)
Match the Baby Animal to Its Mama Quiz
Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
Animal Group Names
vulture. An adult bearded vulture at a raptor recovery center. The Gypaetus barbatus also known as the Lammergeier or Lammergeyer, is a bird of prey and considered an Old World vulture.
Animal Factoids
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Human ear closeup
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