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Which of the following living beings makes use of ultrasound to live?
Which of the following living beings makes use of ultrasound to live?
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The correct option is C Bat
Bats use ultrasound to locate their prey, know the whereabouts of their predators, and surroundings. They produce sound of high frequency (>20 kHz), that is propagated all directions in its surroundings. The sound hits all the objects around the bat, and echoes back into the bat's ears. This process called echolocation, is crucial for bats to understand their surroundings well.
Bats use ultrasound to locate their prey, know the whereabouts of their predators, and surroundings. They produce sound of high frequency (>20 kHz), that is propagated all directions in its surroundings. The sound hits all the objects around the bat, and echoes back into the bat's ears. This process called echolocation, is crucial for bats to understand their surroundings well.
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