Ancient fish fossils reveal surprising evolutionary timeline for enhanced hearing

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Ancient fish fossils reveal a surprising evolutionary timeline for enhanced hearing. Researchers discovered that fish with human-like hearing developed their specialized ear system in the ocean before migrating inland, suggesting multiple freshwater invasions. This finding challenges previous theories and helps explain the vast diversity of modern freshwater fish species.


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