Bats mimic hymenopteran insect sounds to deter predators
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| Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | artículo original |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Description: | This study explores interspecific acoustic mimicry in mammals, particularly focusing on the greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis) distress calls. These calls imitate stinging bee and wasp sounds, aiming to deter avian predators. While visual mimicry is well-documented, acoustic mimicry, a less-studied phenomenon, can also play a significant role in predator-prey interactions. The study identifies the similarities in distress calls between the bat and hymenopteran insects, and experiments with captive owls reveal their avoidance response to these mimicry-induced sounds. This research sheds light on a novel form of mimicry involving mammals and insects, adding to the understanding of the intricate relationships in the natural world. |
| Country: | Kérwá |
| Institution: | Universidad de Costa Rica |
| Repositorio: | Kérwá |
| Language: | Inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:kerwa.ucr.ac.cr:10669/89979 |
| Online Access: | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982222004869 https://hdl.handle.net/10669/89979 |
| Keyword: | Mimicry Phenomena ACOUSTICS Predation EVOLUTION |