Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved
Researchers have uncovered the evolutionary mechanism allowing seals to hear effectively both on land and underwater.
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A new study reveals that seals utilize blood-filled tissue to filter sound, enabling them to hear in both aquatic and aerial environments. Coverage from Phys.org, Oceanographic Magazine, Medianet News Hub, and The Conversation emphasizes the resolution of the mystery regarding how these animals mastered hearing across different mediums.
Future attention will likely focus on the specific evolutionary process that led to the development of this unique auditory capability.
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Quick answers
How do seals hear underwater?
According to Phys.org, seals filter sound through blood-filled tissue.
What specific mystery did scientists solve?
Oceanographic Magazine reports that scientists solved the mystery of how seals hear in both air and underwater.
Which publications reported on this discovery?
The discovery was covered by Phys.org, Oceanographic Magazine, Medianet News Hub, and The Conversation.
Coverage (5)
- Seals filter sound through blood-filled tissue to hear underwater, study reveals Phys.org · 1d ago
- Scientists solve mystery of how seals hear in air and underwater Oceanographic Magazine · 1d ago
- Acoustic superheroes: how seals mastered hearing on land and at sea Medianet News Hub · 1d ago
- Seals filter sound through blood-filled tissue to hear underwater, study reveals Phys.org · 1d ago
- Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved The Conversation · 1d ago
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