This Tiny Animal’s “Hearing” Could Inspire Next-Gen Microphones! (VIDEO)

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No ears, no problem! The tobacco hornworm caterpillar, a common garden pest, can actually detect airborne sound via microscopic hairs on its body, according to a team of faculty and graduate students at Binghamton University. The research could have implications for improving microphone technology.

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