Animal Communication
| Definition: |
Communication between animals involving the giving off by one individual of some chemical or physical signal, that, on being received by another, influences its behavior. |
| Notes: |
no qualif; do not forget also to check tag ANIMALS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Communication (1966-1967) |
Animal Communication Categories.
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Echolocation - An auditory orientation mechanism involving the emission of high frequency sounds which are reflected back to the emitter (animal). |
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Vocalization, Animal - Vocal sounds used in animal communication. |
Animal Communication Definitions and Terms
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