Echolocating bats rapidly adjust their mouth gape to control spatial acquisition when scanning a target

Abstract Background As well known to any photographer, controlling the “field of view” offers an extremely powerful mechanism by which to adjust target acquisition. Only a few natural sensory systems can actively control their field of view (e.g., dolphins, whales, and bats). Bats are known for thei...

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Main Authors: Ofri Eitan, Mor Taub, Arjan Boonman, Amir Zviran, Vladimir Tourbabin, Anthony J. Weiss, Yossi Yovel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-022-01487-w