Acoustical communication

Pronunciation
/ak-SOOT-i-kal kom-muh-ni-KAY-shun/
Category
Behavior

Definition

The use of sound signals by various arthropods for purposes such as defense, mate attraction, and species recognition.

Etymology

From Latin 'acusticus' meaning 'of or relating to sound', and 'communication' from Latin 'communicare', meaning 'to share'.

Example

Many arthropod species use stridulation and vibratory mechanisms to produce sounds that attract mates.

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