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An entertaining guide to the exotic sensory abilities of the
Earth's nonhuman creatures. Certain insects and animals such as
bees, birds, bats, fish, and dolphins possess senses that lie far
beyond the realm of human experience. Examples include
echolocation, internal navigation systems, and systems based on
bioelectricity. In this book Howard C. Hughes tells the story of
these "exotic" senses. He tells not only what has been discovered
but how it was discovered-including historical misinterpretations
of animal perception that we now view with amusement. The book is
divided into four parts: biosonar, biological compasses,
electroperception, and chemical communication. Although it is
filled with fascinating descriptions of animal sensitivities-the
sonar system of a bat, for example, rivals that of the most
sophisticated human-made devices-the author's goal is to explain
the anatomical and physiological principles that underlie them.
Knowledge of these mechanisms has practical applications in areas
as diverse as marine navigation, the biomedical sciences, and
nontoxic pest control. It can also help us to obtain a deeper
understanding of more familiar sensory systems and the brain in
general. Written in an entertaining, accessible style, the book
recounts a tale of wonder that continues today-for who knows what
sensory marvels still await discovery or what kind of creatures
will provide the insights?
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