Encoding of geographic dialects in the auditory system of the cricket frog.
The frequency sensitivity of the auditory nervous system of cricket frogs (Acris) varies geographically. This variation is closely matched to the spectral energy in their mating calls, thus enabling them to respond preferentially to the calls of their local dialect.
Capranica
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Frishkopf
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Nevo
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