Biophone
Biophone
Biophone (pronunciation: /ˈbaɪəˌfoʊn/) is a term used in the field of bioacoustics to refer to a device that can detect, transmit or record sounds produced by living organisms.
Etymology
The term 'Biophone' is derived from the Greek words 'bios' meaning 'life' and 'phone' meaning 'sound'.
Definition
A Biophone is a type of bioacoustic device that is used to capture and analyze the sounds produced by living organisms. This can include sounds produced by animals, plants, or even microorganisms. The data collected by a biophone can be used for various purposes, such as studying animal behavior, monitoring environmental changes, or even in medical applications.
Related Terms
- Bioacoustics: The study of sound production and reception in animals, including humans.
- Sonogram: A visual representation of the spectrum of frequencies of sound.
- Spectrogram: A visual representation of the spectrum of frequencies of a signal as it varies with time.
- Acoustic Ecology: The study of the relationship, mediated through sound, between human beings and their environment.
Applications
Biophones have a wide range of applications in various fields. In ecology, they are used to monitor animal populations and study animal behavior. In medicine, they can be used to monitor heart and lung sounds in patients. In marine biology, they are used to study the sounds produced by marine organisms, such as whales and dolphins.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biophone
- Wikipedia's article - Biophone
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