Why Insects Matter: Earth's Most Essential Species. Episode 18, Insect Songs and Sounds.
Most insects use sound to call for help and to attract a mate. With a variety of ways to produce sound, insects also have a variety of ways to hear. Consider the significance of sound for crickets, katydids, and cicadas, as well as the expansive and complex “vocabulary” of the bess beetles, with one...
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Summary: | Most insects use sound to call for help and to attract a mate. With a variety of ways to produce sound, insects also have a variety of ways to hear. Consider the significance of sound for crickets, katydids, and cicadas, as well as the expansive and complex “vocabulary” of the bess beetles, with one species that uses 14 sounds to communicate among family members. |
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Physical Description: | 1 streaming video file (30 min.) |
Playing Time: | 00:30:00 |
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