Bats- Echolocation Flashcards

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What is echolocation?

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Used for navigation and to find prey. Bats use it

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What is ultrasound?

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Wave that humans can’t hear

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How do bats use ultrasound?

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Emitted by bats + bounce off objects in their environment. Sound returns to bats ears, + then finely tuned to recognise own unique calls.

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