出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/05/11 22:36 UTC 版)
Ultrasound avoidance is an escape or avoidance reflex displayed by certain animal species that are preyed upon by echolocating predators . Ultrasound avoidance is known for several groups of insects that have independently evolved mechanisms for ultrasonic hearing. Insects have evolved a variety of ultrasound-sensitive ears based upon a vibrating tympanic membrane tuned to sense the bat's echolocating calls. the ultrasonic hearing is coupled to a motor response that causes evasion of the bat during flight.