Frog Pressure Sensing

Vivian Brooks

Traducteur A AI

Maison d'édition: Publifye

Synopsis

Frog Pressure Sensing explores the remarkable ability of frogs to detect water vibrations, a crucial sense given their lack of external ears. This book reveals how frogs use specialized anatomy, including the tympanic membrane, to sense their aquatic environment; a mechanism vital for locating prey and avoiding predators. The book bridges biology, physics, and neuroscience to explain how these amphibians convert subtle pressure changes into neural signals, offering a novel perspective on the frog's inner ear as a highly sensitive pressure gradient receiver.

 
The book progresses from the physics of water vibration to the frog's auditory system and neural processing. It presents diverse evidence, including electrophysiological recordings and high-speed video analysis, to show how frogs pinpoint prey. By understanding this sensory modality, readers gain insights into the frog's behavior and broader principles of sensory processing, challenging traditional views of frog hearing.

 
This knowledge has practical applications in designing underwater acoustic sensors and autonomous underwater vehicles.

Disponible depuis: 27/02/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 62 pages.

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