The tiny bones inside—the malleus, incus, and stapes (often called the hammer, anvil, and stirrup)—were once part of the jaw joint in ancient fish and reptiles. As mammals evolved, these bones shifted ...

This ability – which is rare among vertebrate animals – allows these fish to feed rapidly and efficiently on algae growing on rocks. The work is published May 5 in Proceedings of the National Academy ...

To reconstruct Ms Leow’s jaw, bone from her fibula, or calf bone, was harvested and shaped to meet the curve of the jaw. A challenging procedure known as the “double barrel” technique ...

High speed video reveals unexpected jaw movements in reef fish. ScienceDaily . Retrieved May 6, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 05 / 250505170647.htm ...