Sensory perception in cetaceans: Part I – Current knowledge about dolphin senses as a representative species

Sensory perception in cetaceans: Part I – Current knowledge about dolphin senses as a representative species

A large part of the literature on sensory perception and behavior in dolphins is devoted to its well-developed vocal and echolocation abilities. In this review, we aim to augment current knowledge by examining the literature on dolphins’ entire Merkwelt (which refers to everything a subject perceive...

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Main Authors: Dorothee eKremers, Aurélie eCélérier, Benoist eSchaal, Sylvie eCampagna, Marie eTrabalon, Martin eBöye, Martine eHausberger, Alban eLemasson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Subjects:
Vision
audition
Cetaceans
Chemoreception
Magnetoreception
electroreception
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fevo.2016.00049/full

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