On Sun, 2010-07-25 at 03:31 -0400, Tim E. Real wrote:
> Hey, you know that little triangular flap of skin that almost
> covers the ear, just above the earlobe?
>
> Whaddya think if humans are (were?) to evolve that
> little flap so it can be completely and tightly pressed
> against the ear (like you can do now with your finger)
> thus acting as an 'eyelid' for your ear in case things get
> too loud ?
>
> I mean what the heck is it doing there now, eh?
>
> Tim.
It's called tragus.
We still have it for piercings to increase our attractiveness? So it
might be used for conservation of the species? :D
Btw. I guess the ears once were gills, at least it's one theory.
;)
Ralf
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