Middle ear ear and throat. The primary function of the middle ear is to efficiently transfer acoustic energy from compression waves in air to fluid–membrane waves within the cochlea. The middle ear contains three tiny bones known as the ossicles: "malleus", "incus", and "stapes". The ossicles were given their Latin names for their distinctive shapes; they are also referred to as the "hammer", "anvil", and "stirrup", respectively. The ossicles directly couple sound energy from the ear drum to the oval window of the cochlea. While the stapes is present in all tetrapods, the malleus and incus evolved from lower and upper jaw
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