Middle ear to sounds of higher frequency, because these are better taken up by the inner ear (which also responds to higher frequencies than those of non-mammals). The malleus, or "hammer", evolved from the articular bone of the lower jaw, and the incus, or "anvil", from the quadrate. In other vertebrates, these bones form the primary jaw joint, but the expansion of the dentary bone in mammals led to the evolution of an entirely new jaw joint, freeing up the old joint to become part of the ear. For a period of time, both jaw joints existed together, one medially and one
Cloud ear fungus and "Jelly ear", which are very closely related but distinct species. In Hawaii, it is known as "pepeiao" which means "ear" In Southeast Asia, it is known as bok née in local English (from the Hokkien 木耳 "bo̍k-ní") and is used in the salad "kerabu bok nee". In Indonesia and Malaysia, it is called "jamur kuping", meaning "the ear mushroom", and in the Philippines, the locals call it "tenga ng daga", meaning "rat's ear", due to its appearance. In Chinese cooking, it is often referred to as "Black Treasure". In New Zealand, it is known as "hakeke" by Māori. Fruit