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Abstract in brief
The study reveals that in the tokay gecko, the saccule, traditionally viewed as a part of the vestibular system, also has an important role in detecting vibrations, acting as an auditory organ.
The nucleus vestibularis ovalis (VeO) in the gecko's hindbrain receives signals exclusively from the saccule and sends information to the auditory midbrain, showing a direct link between vibration detection and auditory processing.
These findings suggest that the auditory function of the saccule is likely an ancient trait shared among lepidosaurs (like snakes, geckos, and tuataras), indicating its role in vibration sensing has been preserved through evolution.
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This is pretty cool - reptile found that can sense low frequency sound with the saccule: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2024.09.016
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Hearing evolved in fishes, where the swim bladder as a big resonant cavity reached out to touch the vestibular organ […]
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Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko
Well this article could help us understand how hearing evolved in reptiles. This could lead to new insights into human hearing and balance disorders.
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