Re: thresholds . . . insects and hearing

[Kevin Austin <kevin.austin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks.

Following this, do insects "hear".

"If" hearing is a form of touch -- hair cells move in response to vibration etc etc, do insects without internal 'ears' "hear"? [This may simply be a matter of semantics, defining / delimiting the word "hear".]


Ideas / thoughts / references are welcome.


Kevin




On 2012, May 16, at 11:47 AM, Heriberto Avelino wrote:

> Dear all,
> 
> In connection with the topic of absolte pitch in dogs, I wonder if
> someone can direct me to references of research investigating
> thresholds of hearing among different species, in particular (small)
> birds, rodents and dogs. Any hint would be very much appreciated.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Heriberto
> 
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