Intensity and directionality of bat echolocation signals

The paper reviews current knowledge of intensity and directionality of bat echolocation signals. Recent studies have revealed that echolocating bats can be much louder than previously believed. Bats previously dubbed whispering can emit calls with source levels up to 110 dB SPL at 10 cm and the loud...

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Main Authors: Lasse eJakobsen, Signe eBrinkløv, Annemarie eSurlykke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
BAT
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2013.00089/full