Echolocating bats rapidly adjust their mouth gape to control spatial acquisition when scanning a target
Abstract
As well known to any photographer, controlling the “field of view” offers an extremely powerful mechanism by which to adjust target acquisition. Only a few natural sensory systems can actively control their field of view (e.g., dolphins, whales, and bats). Bats are known for their active sensing abilities and modify their echolocation signals by actively controlling their spectral and temporal characteristics. Less is known about bats’ ability to actively modify their bio-sonar field of view.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Dec 17, 2022
- Source ID
- 10.1186/s12915-022-01487-w
Entities
People
- Amir Zviran
- Anthony J. Weiss
- Arjan Boonman
- Mor Taub
- Ofri Eitan
- Vladimir Tourbabin
- Yossi Yovel
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research