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Large odorous frogs ( Odorrana graminea) produce ultrasonic calls.
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Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural & Behavioral Physiology . Oct2011, Vol. 197 Issue 10, p1027-1030. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- We present the first data on the vocalizations of large odorous frogs ( Odorrana graminea, previously Odorrana livida), from southern China. The males produce diverse broadband signals most of which contain ultrasonic harmonics. Six basic call-types were identified based on the number of call notes, fundamental frequency, call/note duration, frequency modulation patterns and spectral composition. O. graminea is one of only a few non-mammalian vertebrates able to detect ultrasound, but its tympanic membranes are not recessed. These results should stimulate further studies to provide new insights into the mechanisms underlying high-frequency communication in anurans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *FROGS
*ULTRASONICS
*ANIMAL sound production
*MIDDLE ear
*HEARING
*TYMPANIC membrane
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03407594
- Volume :
- 197
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural & Behavioral Physiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65517714
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00359-011-0660-7