Achilles Tang Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Shape matters, even in hearing. Specifically, it is the shape of the cochlea -- the snail-shell-shaped organ in the inner ear that converts sound waves into nerve impulses that the brain deciphers -- which proves to be surprisingly important. A direct link was found between the cochlea's curvature and the low-frequency hearing limit of more than a dozen different mammals. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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