Tympanum (anatomy)
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A circular tympanum near the eye of a male North American bullfrog.
The tympanum is an external hearing structure in animals such as frogs, toads, insects, and mammals, to name a few.[1]
Anurans
In frogs and toads, it is located just behind the eye. It does not actually process sound waves; it simply transmits them to the amphibian's inner ear, which is protected from water and other foreign objects.
See also
- Frog
- Eardrum
- Tympanal organ in insects
References
- ↑ Phil Bowles. "Glossary". The Online Field Guide. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
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