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acoustic adaptation hypothesis

Scope: evolution

Papers: 3 | Mentions: 3

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Definition

Explains how acoustic signal structure is shaped by habitat-driven selection that enhances the propagation of relatively undegraded vocalizations

Related Terms (2)

AAHacoustic adaptation

Publications (3)

The effect of body size and habitat on the evolution of alarm vocalizations in rodents.

2016Biological Journal of the Linnean Societytested

The evolution, function, and meaning of marmot alarm communication

2007Advances in the Study of Behaviortested

A test of the acoustic adaptation hypothesis in four species of marmots

1998Animal Behaviortested

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Parus major

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prairie dogs

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