Hearing Results for the Early Hominins (IMAGE)

Binghamton University

Hearing Results for the Early Hominins

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These are hearing results for the early hominins. Points higher on the curve indicate greater auditory sensitivity. Note the sharp dropoff in sensitivity above about 3 kHz.

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Rolf Quam

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