Bats: Vision or echolocation, why not both?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2022.02.049
Abstract: Echolocation allows bats to navigate in complete darkness. Yet, some bats also have keen eyesight. A new study shows that bats integrate these sensory modalities, even when light abundance would make it possible for them… read more here.
Keywords: bats vision; vision echolocation; echolocation; biology ... See more keywords
Integrating vision and echolocation for navigation and perception in bats
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aaw6503
Abstract: Egyptian fruit bats integrate vision and echolocation in a task-dependent manner. How animals integrate information from various senses to navigate and generate perceptions is a fundamental question. Bats are ideal animal models to study multisensory… read more here.
Keywords: vision echolocation; integrating vision; echolocation; vision ... See more keywords