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Mechanical specializations of insect ears

Windmill, James F. C. and Jackson, Joseph C. (2016) Mechanical specializations of insect ears. In: Insect Hearing. Springer Handbook of Auditory Research (1). Springer, Switzerland, pp. 125-157. ISBN 9783319288888

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Abstract

In this chapter some of the mechanical specializations that insects have evolved to carry out acoustic sensory tasks are reviewed. Although it is easy to perceive insect hearing organs as simplistic compared to other animals, the mechanisms involved can be complex. This chapter therefore acts as an introduction to the complexities of some insect hearing systems, as viewed from a mechanical perspective. The chapter provides some of the background knowledge readers require to investigate the subject in greater depth, while acknowledging that this subject is an active, developing, and broad area of research. Following a brief background section on the physics of sound as applied to the insect ear, the mechanical function of several insect hearing organs is discussed in relation to the different acoustic parameters that different insect species need to evaluate, such as frequency, origin, and amplitude. A further section then follows to discuss the mechanical basis of active hearing, whereby energy is added to the hearing system to condition its acoustic response, again using available examples. Finally, the chapter concludes with a discussion on the current state-of-the-art in this active research area, and makes some suggestions as to where the future may lead insect hearing mechanism researchers.

Item type: Book Section
ID code: 57014
Keywords: active hearing, antennal ears, cicada ear, directional hearing, hearing mechanisms, insect hearing systems, locust ear, mosquito ear, moth ear, tympanal ears, Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering, Insect Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Subjects: Technology > Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Department: Faculty of Engineering > Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Technology and Innovation Centre > Sensors and Asset Management
Depositing user: Pure Administrator
Date deposited: 21 Jul 2016 09:13
Last modified: 13 Aug 2017 00:16
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URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/57014
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