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This study investigates the morphological variations of the external ear and its potential for the evaluation of stature among the Ijaw population in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Utilizing a cross- sectional design, data were collected from 200 participants aged 18-50 years using digital Vernier calipers for ear evaluations and steel tape rules for height measurements. The results indicated significant differences in ear values between genders, with males displaying larger auricular dimensions than females. Notably, the average right auricular height was 54.79 ± 3.56mm and the left auricular height was 55.41± 3.29mm.Correlation analysis revealed that left auricular height and width were significantly positively associated with stature, suggesting that ear dimensions can be predictive of an individual’s height. These reveals are in sync with previous studies but highlight unique morphological traits within the Ijaw population, influenced by genetic and environmental factors. This research contributes valuable data to forensic canthropology, particularly in the context of human identification and the estimation of physical characteristics based on ear morphology.

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