Scientists Find Squid Are Covered in Hair-Like Cells Remarkably Similar to The Ones in Human Ears

Researchers mapped the skin of hatchling longfin inshore squid (Doryteuthis pealeii) and discovered it is covered with hair‑like sensory cells arranged in linear arrays and broader regional fields. These cells, similar to those in human inner ears, detect water movements, offering potential insights into hearing mechanisms.

Source: Scientists Find Squid Are Covered in Hair-Like Cells Remarkably Similar to The Ones in Human Ears — ScienceAlert

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