Animal Signals: Signalling and Signal Design in Animal Communication

Animal Signals: Signalling and Signal Design in Animal Communication
ISBN-10
8251915457
ISBN-13
9788251915458
Category
Animal behavior
Pages
496
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Tapir Academic Press
Authors
Yngve Espmark, Trond Amundsen, Gunilla Rosenqvist

Description

How can we explain the peacock's beautiful tail decorations, or the wonderful song of the nightingale? Why are some smells nice and others nasty? How do animals signal their intentions and qualities to potential partners? How do offspring tell parents about their needs? Are signals tuned to the environment, and to the mental abilities of receivers? Essential for understanding how animals cope with their ecological and social environment, the study of animal signals is one of the most active research areas in evolutionary biology. Understanding the signalling systems of nature has wide-ranging relevance including biological conservation and human communication. Written by international scientists, this is a comprehensive overview of the fascinating diversity of animal signals and signalling functions. Combining reviews and research, the book is aimed at both students and professional scientists.

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