Ear

: For an alternative meanings, see ear (disambiguation).

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An ear is an organ used by an animal to detect sound waves. The term may refer to the entire system responsible for collection and early processing of sound (the beginning of the auditory system), or merely the externally-visible part. Not all animals have ears in the same part of the body.

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Spiders have hairs on their legs which are used for detecting sound.

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Reptilian ears only have one bone ? the columella (stapes) (see below).

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Sound waves: REDIRECT Longitudinal wave#Sound waves...

Auditory system: The auditory system is the sensory system for the sense of hearing....

Ear related Images and Photos (experimental)

Super Ear	Giant Ear Novelty Replica	Hot Dog Headphones Ear Buds	Lend Me Your Ear
Department of Eagles: In Ear Park	Department of Eagles: In Ear Park	Richard Wagner Splitting the Ear Drum of the World Illustration in 'L'Eclipse'	Faces of Limousin Calves with Ear Tags for Identification England
One of a Pair of Matching Turquoise Inlaid Gold Ear Ornaments from the Warrior-Priests Tomb