Two groups of animals, bats and odontocetes (toothed whales), have independently developed the ability to orient and detect prey by biosonar (echolocation). This active mechanism of orientation allows these animals to operate under low light conditions. Biosonar is a conceptual overview of what is known about biosonar in bats and odontocetes. Chapters are written by bat and odontocetes experts, resulting in collaborations that not only examine data on both animals, but also compare and contrast mechanisms. This book provides a unique insight that will help improve our understanding of biosonar in both animal groups.
- ISBN13 9781461491453
- Publish Date 20 July 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Edition 2014 ed.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 304
- Language English