why do rabbits keep turning thier ig,sound-collecting ears?
compare and contrast the information of an evaporite rock to one of detrital origin.
The change in loudness with the rotation can serve to locate the direction of the source of the sound.
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Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "evaporite detrital rock " to get these possible sources:
http://www.geo.utexas.edu/courses/335/3%20Sedimentary%20processes.pdf
http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/Exams/202EXAMS/sedrocks.htm
http://www.kgs.ku.edu/Publications/Bulletins/169/McKee/index.html
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http://www.vnc.qld.edu.au/enviro/landform/landf-sh.htm
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I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
Rabbits have the ability to rotate their ears in order to collect and locate the direction of sound. This is because rabbits have very large and sensitive ears that are designed to pick up even the faintest sounds in their environment. By rotating their ears, rabbits can effectively gather and amplify sound waves from different directions, allowing them to determine the source and location of a sound.
When a sound enters the rabbit's ear, it first travels through the external ear canal, where it is collected and channeled towards the eardrum. The shape and size of the external ear helps to funnel sound waves towards the eardrum, increasing the efficiency of sound collection.
Once the sound reaches the eardrum, it causes vibrations that travel through the middle ear. These vibrations are then transmitted to the inner ear, where they are converted into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain as sound.
By rotating their ears, rabbits can effectively change the angle at which sound waves enter their ears, allowing them to accurately determine the direction from which a sound is coming. This is especially important for rabbits, as they are prey animals and need to be able to quickly locate potential threats in their surroundings.
In conclusion, rabbits rotate their ears to collect and pinpoint the direction of sound. Their large and sensitive ears, combined with the ability to rotate them, allow rabbits to have excellent hearing and awareness of their environment.