Vocal Flexibility and Regional Variation in Free-Tailed Bat Song
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Versatility and Stereotypy of Free-Tailed Bat Songs
In mammals, complex songs are uncommon and few studies have examined song composition or the order of elements in songs, particularly with respect to regional and individual variation. In this study we examine how syllables and phrases are ordered and combined, ie "syntax", of the song of Tadarida brasiliensis, the Brazilian free-tailed bat. Specifically, we test whether phrase and song composi...
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