Encoding of geographic dialects in the auditory system of the cricket frog

Robert R. Capranica; Lawrence S. Frishkopf; Eviatar Nevo

doi:10.1126/science.182.4118.1272

Encoding of geographic dialects in the auditory system of the cricket frog

Robert R. Capranica, Lawrence S. Frishkopf, Eviatar Nevo

Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology

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Abstract

The frequency sensitivity of the auditory nervous system of cricket frogs (Acris) varies geographically. This variation is closely matched to the spectral energy in their mating calls, thus enabling them to respond preferentially to the calls of their local dialect.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1272-1274
Number of pages	3
Journal	Science
Volume	182
Issue number	4118
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1126/science.182.4118.1272
State	Published - 1973

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Encoding of geographic dialects in the auditory system of the cricket frog

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