Comment on “The early origin of a birdlike inner ear and the evolution of dinosaurian movement and vocalization”

Hanson et al. (Research Articles, 7 May 2021, p. 601) claim that the shape of the vestibular apparatus reflects the evolution of reptilian locomotion. Using biomechanics, we demonstrate that semicircular canal shape is a dubious predictor of semicircular duct function. Additionally, we show that the...

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Main Authors: David, R, Bronzati, M, Benson, RBJ
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science 2022