Large moths need to hear better to get away from bats

Monday, August 19, 2013 - 15:00 in Biology & Nature

The larger the moth, the better hearing senses it needs if it wants to avoid its worst enemy, the bat. A large moth is easier to detect for a bat, and therefore evolution has forced large moths to develop larger and more sensitive ears. But the improved hearing comes at a price, says sound researchers.

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