ear morphogenesis

I. Involved cell types

Genes
Cell types
No. of supported studies
Group 16 studies
Group 25 studies
Group 332 studies

II. Literature review

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Nameear morphogenesis
IDGO_0042471
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Biological process

Exact synonym

hearing organ morphogenesis

Description

The process in which the anatomical structures of the ear are generated and organized. The ear is the sense organ in vertebrates that is specialized for the detection of sound, and the maintenance of balance. Includes the outer ear and middle ear, which collect and transmit sound waves; and the inner ear, which contains the organs of balance and (except in fish) hearing. Also includes the pinna, the visible part of the outer ear, present in some mammals.

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