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On the Evolution of Acoustic Communication Systems in Vertebrates

Part I: Historical Aspects

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Animal Sonar

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Science ((NSSA,volume 156))

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This paper seeks to trace the evolution of the processes of vertebrate communication and echolocation. To do this we have drawn information from the evolution of receptors, from animal communication and we refer to the origins of the supporting cognitive systems. The second paper reviews the cognitive systems underlying communication. The two papers are meant to be considered together.

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Norris, K.S., Evans, E.C. (1988). On the Evolution of Acoustic Communication Systems in Vertebrates. In: Nachtigall, P.E., Moore, P.W.B. (eds) Animal Sonar. NATO ASI Science, vol 156. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-7493-0_71

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