Do Flies Have Ears?
Wouter“Do flies have ears?” is the Big Debut of Cherisse and Latoya’s new book “Flies Have Ears.” This faith-based Christian children’s book focuses on the importance of having a relationship with God. It is the perfect story for preschoolers to enjoy together, as it’s full of colorful illustrations and a fun storyline.
How did flies develop their ears? Scientists say they evolved from a pair of stretched-out receptors that sense tiny vibrations created by neighboring body segments. Insects have similar stretch detectors on their entire body, but each pair evolved separately from the other. The evolution of the pair of antennae resulted in unique differences between insects.
In addition to a pair of tympanic membranes, flies also have auditory organs that contain an internal air sac. The organs are connected to the tympanal pits and internal exoskeletal attachment points and contain between 100 and 110 sensory neurons. These neurons project from the rear of the organs to the thoracic ganglia of the fly’s central nervous system.
Insect ears vary depending on the shape of the body and location. Some insects have them in the forelegs, while others have them on their wings. However, a few insects have multiple pairs of ears on their bodies.
