Innate barometer in birds evolved from ancient fish sense organ

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 08:03 in Biology & Nature

(Phys.org)—Latest research shows that the 'paratympanic organ' (PTO) – the innate barometer in the middle ear of birds – evolved from a fish sense organ that detects jaw movement.

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