Neuroendocrine Regulation of Animal Vocalization: Mechanisms and Anthropogenic Factors in Animal Communication

The book explores the neuroendocrine mechanisms that drive animal communication across taxa, focusing on their importance in survival and reproduction. It also examines the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on these processes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Neuroendocrine Regulation of Animal Vocalization: Mechanisms and Anthropogenic Factors in Animal Communication delves into the intricate neuroendocrine (NE) mechanisms that govern animal communication across diverse taxa. Authored by esteemed international subject experts, this comprehensive book emphasizes the critical role of animal communication in individual and species survival and reproduction, particularly in the context of the impact of increased production and accumulation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Spanning a wide range of animals, including insects, fish, bats, birds, nonhuman primates, infants, and numerous others, the book explores the intricate aspects of sound production, perception, processing, and response. Certain chapters delve into the profound effects of neuroactive substances, endocrine control, and chemical pollution on the physiology of animals' perceptive and sound-producing organs, as well as their auditory and vocal receptors and pathways. Additionally, other chapters address the recent strategies employed by governments to safeguard against the endocrine disruption of animal (vocal) behaviors. This invaluable resource serves as a treasured source for researchers and advanced students seeking in-depth knowledge on the neuroendocrinological influences on animal behavior and communication.

Weight: 1144g
Dimension: 216 x 275 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128151600