Ossicles deep): the malleus, incus, and stapes, terms that in Latin are translated as "the hammer, anvil, and stirrup". Studies have shown that ear bones in mammal embryos are attached to the dentary, which is part of the jaw. These are ossified portions of cartilage—called Meckel's cartilage—that are attached to the jaw. As the embryo develops, the cartilage hardens to form bone. Later in development, the bone structure breaks loose from the jaw and migrates to the inner ear area. The structure is known as the middle ear, and is made up of the stapes, incus, malleus, and tympanic membrane. These
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