Organism
Fringe-lipped Bat
TL;DR
Predatory bat that eavesdrops on túngara frog mating calls, using the chuck component as a hunting beacon.
Predatory bat that eavesdrops on túngara frog mating calls, using the chuck component as a hunting beacon. Creates selection pressure that keeps frog signals honest - only fit males can afford the predation risk.
Notable Traits of Fringe-lipped Bat
- Eavesdropping predator
- Acoustic hunting
- Enforces signal honesty