Question

Write a short note on echolocation of bats.
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Answer 1

Echolocation of Bats:

• Bats are not blind, but to fly around and hunt for insects in the dark, they use a remarkable high-frequency system called echolocation.
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• Bats give out high-frequency sounds (ultrasonic sounds).
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• These sounds are reflected back from their prey and perceived by the ear.
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• Bats use these echoes to locate and identify the prey.
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