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In praise of adventitious sounds.

Philip X Joris¹

¹Laboratory of Auditory Neurophysiology, University of Leuven, Herestraat 49 bus 1021, Leuven B-3000, Belgium.

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|August 9, 2022

Summary

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Adventitious sounds, produced by mammal locomotion, are vital for survival. This research highlights their importance in hearing, evolution, and predator-prey dynamics, urging further study.

Keywords:

Adventitious sound Binaural hearing Calyx of Held High-frequency hearing

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Area of Science:

Auditory Neuroscience
Bioacoustics
Mammalian Ecology

Background:

Hearing research traditionally focuses on communication sounds.
Adventitious sounds, generated during locomotion, are omnipresent and crucial for mammalian survival.
These sounds have played a significant role in the evolution of the mammalian auditory system.

Purpose of the Study:

To draw attention to the understudied class of adventitious sounds.
To emphasize the ecological and evolutionary significance of adventitious sounds.
To explore the link between adventitious sounds and auditory system features.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on adventitious sound characteristics.
Analysis of acoustic propagation limitations for ground-level sound sources and receivers.
Hypothetical discussion of neural circuits, specifically a binaural brainstem circuit, in relation to adventitious sound processing.

Main Results:

Adventitious sounds often contain high-frequency transients.
Acoustic propagation is limited, especially in vegetated environments, making these sounds indicators of proximity.
Detection and localization of these high-frequency transients are critical for both prey and predators.

Conclusions:

Adventitious sounds are vital for survival, influencing predator-prey interactions.
Understanding adventitious sounds is essential for comprehending auditory system morphology and physiology.
Further research into the neural processing of adventitious sounds is warranted.