A fascinating new study reveals that the mammalian outer ear has its evolutionary roots in the gills of ancient fish. This surprising discovery sheds light on how structures can adapt over millions of ...

"Cleaning" a fish involves disposing of the gills, blood, and guts, along with the animal's skin and scales. Descaling is not absolutely necessary, and many cuisines the world over serve fish ...

Scientists have traced the evolutionary origin of humans' outer ears to the gills of ancient fish through a series of ...

The genes that build the cartilage of fish gills were repurposed to build the cartilage in mammals’ outer ears ...

Researchers developed an artificial gill for ocean gliders, using hydrogen fuel to improve sustainability and extend mission ...

Fishing fans in Ocean City are always aware and ready for big tournaments like the annual White Marlin Open, as well as competitions like Poor Girl's Open and Big Fish Classic, with boats full of ...

This made us wonder whether the cartilaginous outer ear may also have arisen from some ancestral fish structure." The first clue toward cracking this mystery was the team's discovery that gills ...

A recent study has uncovered the surprising evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear, linking it to the gills of ancient fish and marine invertebrates. The research reveals that both ...

This made us wonder whether the cartilaginous outer ear may also have arisen from some ancestral fish structure.” The first clue toward cracking this mystery was the team’s discovery that gills and ...

“So it wasn't really known if fish had elastic cartilage or not. It turns out that they do.” Gills and outer ears look and function quite differently from one another. They also do not ...