Sound communication is not unique to humans but rather is a trait shared with most non-
mammalian vertebrates. A practical way to address questions of vocal signal encoding has …

Underwater sound is directional and can convey important information about the
surrounding environment or the animal emitting the sound. Therefore, sound is a major …

Literature Cited to accompany Animal Communication, 2e Page 1 Principles of Animal
Communication, Second Edition Jack W. Bradbury and Sandra L. Vehrencamp Chapter 14 …

Fishes have evolved multiple mechanisms for sound production, many of which utilize sonic
muscles that vibrate the swimbladder or the rubbing of bony elements. Sonic muscles are …

Fishes have evolved the largest diversity of sonic organs among vertebrates. The main
group of sound producing mechanisms is based on the swimbladder. These can be vibrated …

The main information on the sounds and sound production in fishes is reviewed. The
present systems of sound classification and specialized sound production in fishes with …

The soundscapes of the ocean have been underappreciated for far too long. The notion that
the sea was a silent world was conveyed early in the history of scuba diving (Cousteau & …

There is a long history of many elegant studies of acoustic communication in fish, and more
specifically teleosts. Since Fine et al.(1977) and Myrberg (1981) reviewed the behavioral …

The pectoral spine and girdle of catfishes is modified to form a remarkable joint that can be
bound or locked to stabilize a formidable defensive weapon, moved forward (abduction) or …

The visual systems of teleost fishes usually match their habitats and lifestyles. Since coral
reefs are bright and colourful environments, the visual systems of their diurnal inhabitants …