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Niche Hypothesis


The Niche Hypothesis, also referred to as the Acoustic Niche Hypothesis or ANH, proposes that the acoustic spectrum is a finite ecological resource and that its use by animals can be considered using the the principles of Ecological niche theory[1]. The ANH proposes that species tend to differentiate their vocalizations to occupy a unique portion of the soundscape in a way that improves species fitness by facilitating better communication between members of a species.


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  1. ^ Krause, Bernie L (1987). "Bioacoustics, Habitat Ambience in Ecological Balance". Whole Earth Review (57): 14–18.
  2. ^ Farina, Almo (2014). Soundscape ecology : principles, patterns, methods and applications (1 ed.). Dordrecht. p. 315. ISBN 978-94-007-7374-5. Retrieved 18 August 2021.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

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Category:Animal communication Category:Soundscape ecology Category:Ecology Category:Sound Category:Acoustics Category:Biological hypotheses