New Discovery Shakes Foundations of Animal Perception: Scientists Uncover Hidden “Sixth Sense” in Geckos
Researchers at the University of Maryland have found that geckos utilize a mechanism typically linked to balance to detect vibrations, providing fresh insights into how animals perceive auditory and tactile stimuli.
Scientists uncover auditory 'sixth sense' in geckos
University of Maryland biologists have identified a hidden sensory talent in geckos that's shaking up what we thought we knew about animal hearing.
Geckos Use Hidden Inner Ear “Sixth Sense” to Detect Vibrations
Researchers have discovered that geckos use their saccule, a part of the inner ear associated with balance, to detect low-frequency vibrations.
Scientists discover geckos’ hidden “sixth sense” for detecting vibrations
Scientists at the University of Maryland have found that geckos have an unusual way of sensing vibrations that is changing what we know about how animals hear. In a study published on October 4, 2024,
Geckos have a ‘sixth sense’
But this ancient inner pathway, which is typically linked to balance, helps geckos detect vibrations that travel through mediums like the ground or water,” study co-author and University of Maryland biologist Catherine Carr said in a statement.
Geckos have a hidden 'sixth sense' linked to hearing
New study reveals geckos have a sixth sense to detect vibrations, challenging previous beliefs about reptile hearing.
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