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Introduction to Bioacoustics

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What is the primary function of frog calls?

Courtship and mating
Territorial establishment and defense
Expressing distress or alarm
All of the above (correct)

How do avian vocalizations differ from anuran vocalizations?

Avian vocalizations are used only for courtship and mating, unlike anuran vocalizations.
Avian vocalizations are less influenced by environmental factors than anuran vocalizations.
Avian vocalizations are easier to isolate and study compared to anuran vocalizations.
Avian vocalizations are more complex and varied compared to anuran vocalizations. (correct)

Which factor is NOT mentioned in the text as affecting animal vocalizations?

Anthropogenic noise
Invasive species
Morphology
Genetic variation (correct)

What is the purpose of using the 'playback method' in recording frog calls?

To attract frogs to the recording location (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of acoustic signals that can be analyzed?

Genetic variation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of studying bioacoustics in animals?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of being able to recognize an animal's call?

Accurately estimating the population size of the species (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do the local names 'Kurukutok', 'Kokok', and 'Tuko' refer to?

A combination of birds, reptiles, and mammals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of acoustic analysis in the study of Philippine frogs?

It helps in detecting and identifying frogs due to high morphological variation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the local name 'Kokak' is correct?

It is used to refer to frogs in general, even though no Philippine frogs make the 'kokak' sound (D) Signup and view all the answers

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