Figure 27. An inverted view of the TPC from Tursiops truncatus at 76.8 kHz.

The entire TPC was included during the calculation, but the medial portion was removed to facilitate viewing the middle ear ossicles. This simulated vibrational pattern represents the 40^th natural mode of vibration. This figure is linked to the animation sequence that depicts the vibrational mode (Figure S27). The vibrations have been exaggerated for easier viewing (see methods section).