Stridulation

Pronunciation
/stri-juh-LAY-shun/
Category
Behavior
Singular
Stridulate
Plural
Stridulations

Definition

The act of producing sound by rubbing or scraping body parts together.

Etymology

From Latin *stridulus*, meaning 'creaking' or 'whistling'.

Example

Stridulation is a common method of sound production in insects like crickets and grasshoppers.

Related Terms

  • Sound production
  • Friction
  • Vibration

Usage Notes

Stridulation can produce a wide range of sounds depending on the size and structure of the rubbing surfaces.