New publication titled "Turning up the heat: Effects of temperature on agonistic acoustic communication in the two-spotted goby (Pomatoschistus flavescens).".
Acoustic communication is vital for the survival of many animals, yet rising global temperatures due to climate change may impact sound signals, especially in ectothermic species like fishes. This study focuses on the two-spotted goby, Pomatoschistus flavescens, to explore how water temperature affects male sounds used in territorial defense. By analyzing the acoustic features of male sounds at different temperatures, we aimed to understand possible implications for acoustic communication.
Reference: Penim, J., Beauchaud, M., Millot, M., Faria, A., Vieira, M., Fonseca, P., Vasconcelos, R.O. & Amorim, M. C. P. (2024) Turning up the heat: Effects of temperature on agonistic acoustic communication in the two-spotted goby (Pomatoschistus flavescens). Marine Environmental Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2024.106714