Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A September 1972 PMID 4506791

The ear and hearing in Bipes biporus.

E G Wever, C Gans

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Peak: 14 in Jul 2022
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What people are saying

The overall evaluation shows a high level of interest and mild agreement, as many users express fascination with the unique hearing mechanisms and evolutionary aspects of Bipes biporus, using words like 'insane' and phrases like 'great time to revisit,' which reflect curiosity and engagement without deep technical discussion. The tone and choice of words emphasize the species' uniqueness and recognition of the publication's significance, but without extensive debate or impactful insights.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts display enthusiasm and support for the significance of the publication, recognizing its interesting findings, though some are casual or merely mention the topic without deep analysis.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity and interest, especially related to the unique auditory abilities and the unusual features of Bipes biporus, reinforced by phrases like 'insane' and mentions of revisiting the species.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts reference specific aspects such as evolutionary links and sensory features, indicating moderate to deep engagement, but others are more casual or supportive, showing a mixed level of involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some users acknowledge the importance of the research, their comments tend to be brief and supportive rather than impactful or implying a shift in scientific thinking.

Abstract in brief

  • Bipes biporus has a unique sound conduction system where the columella ends in fibrous tissue instead of the usual bony or cartilaginous extracolumella, and this is supported by the presence of an epihyal, indicating a possible evolutionary link.
  • The structure of its ear includes a deep skin fold forming the nuchal constriction and terminal disk of the columella, which differs from other amphisbaenians.
  • Auditory sensitivity tests show that Bipes biporus has a high level of hearing ability among amphisbaenians, with cochlear potentials indicating strong responsiveness to sound stimuli near the head area.]

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