An introduction to multimodal communication

Higham, James P.; Hebets, Eileen A.

doi:10.1007/s00265-013-1590-x

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“…[13][14][15]) can further elucidate signal interactions. However, the sheer number of treatments necessary to assess trait interactions through serial manipulations increases rapidly, even with relatively simple signals [16,17].…”

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Multimodal signalling in the North American barn swallow: a phenotype network approach

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Complex signals, involving multiple components within and across modalities, are common in animal communication. However, decomposing complex signals into traits and their interactions remains a fundamental challenge for studies of phenotype evolution. We apply a novel phenotype network approach for studying complex signal evolution in the North American barn swallow (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster). We integrate model testing with correlation-based phenotype networks to infer the contributions of female mate choice and male-male competition to the evolution of barn swallow communication. Overall, the best predictors of mate choice were distinct from those for competition, while moderate functional overlap suggests males and females use some of the same traits to assess potential mates and rivals. We interpret model results in the context of a network of traits, and suggest this approach allows researchers a more nuanced view of trait clustering patterns that informs new hypotheses about the evolution of communication systems.

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Multimodal signalling in the North American barn swallow: a phenotype network approach

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“…Courtship communication is often multimodal, occurring as an arrangement of behaviors 34 in which the sender and receiver use multiple sensory channels to send and receive signals 35 (Higham & Hebets, 2013). Multimodal displays may increase the effectiveness of signal transfer 36 by conveying redundant signals or by conveying multiple signals expeditiously through multiple 37 sensory channels (Partan & Marler, 2005) We examined the relative importance of individual sensory modalities in D. saltans.…”

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Dissection of signalling modalities and courtship timing reveals a novel signal in Drosophila saltans courtship

2016

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“…A fundamental goal in ecology is to understand the way organisms respond to various environmental stimuli via different sensory systems [1,2]. Such responses shape intra-and interspecific interactions, spatial distributions and the probability of survival [3], making appropriate responses towards stimuli critically important [4,5].…”

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Patterns of predator neophobia: a meta-analytic review

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Ferrari

2017

Proc. R. Soc. B.

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Neophobia, the fear of novel stimuli, plays a major role in animal ecology. Here, we review studies on predator neophobia and explore its underlying patterns within an ecological framework. Predator neophobia is typically assessed by observing behaviours in novel areas that bring potential risk from unknown predators, or by observing behaviours towards certain kinds of objects and odours that are novel. We conducted a literature review across taxa, surveying research on baseline and induced neophobia versus controls. We calculated effect sizes for the intensity of neophobic responses, and categorized data according to six factors (taxa, age class, background type, trophic position, test cue type and experimental treatment type). While accounting for each of the other factors, we found that baseline neophobia was stronger among birds and mammals, and towards novel areas, relative to other taxa and cue types. Baseline neophobia was lower for wild-caught animals and for those that were higher in trophic position, compared with those reared in captivity and from lower trophic levels. By contrast, induced neophobia was similar in intensity across taxa, background types and testing cue types, while again being lower among upper trophic-level members and among juvenile animals. Although induced neophobia occurred across all treatment types, brain lesions induced stronger neophobia than predation risk or social isolation. We discuss potential mechanisms underlying these results and highlight gaps in the literature.

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An introduction to multimodal communication

Cited by 211 publications

References 54 publications

Multimodal signalling in the North American barn swallow: a phenotype network approach

Multimodal signalling in the North American barn swallow: a phenotype network approach

Dissection of signalling modalities and courtship timing reveals a novel signal in Drosophila saltans courtship

Patterns of predator neophobia: a meta-analytic review

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