Engineering analysis of Thrinaxodon fossils uncovers unexpectedly advanced hearing in early mammal kin
Phys.org • 12/8/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
An engineering analysis of Thrinaxodon fossils reveals that early mammal ancestors possessed unexpectedly advanced hearing capabilities, which may have aided their survival in a dinosaur-dominated environment. According to Phys.org, the development of a sophisticated middle ear structure was a crucial evolutionary step for modern mammals.
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