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The importance of auditory function in terrestrial life forms for advancing biomimicry research

GELİŞEN BİYOMİMİKRİ ARAŞTIRMALARINDA KARADA YAŞAYAN CANLILARIN İŞİTSEL FONKSİYONUN ÖNEMİ

Hatice Mehtap Buluklu(TARSUS ÜNİVERSİTESİ LİSANSÜSTÜ EĞİTİM ENSTİTÜSÜ İMALAT MÜHENDİSLİĞİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0002-1912-9598
Özgül Akın Şenkal(TARSUS UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-3554-8274
Ercan Köse(TARSUS UNIVERSITY)0000-0001-9814-6339
Filiz Bal Kocyigit(ATILIM UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-4191-0724
Cafer Koyuncu(MERSIN UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-5264-7055
Pages
90–105
Publication Date
2025-12-23
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Such studies will contribute to advancements in auditory science and technology, leading to improved acoustic designs inspired by natural hearing mechanisms.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Terrestrial animals perceive a wide range of frequencies, with auditory functions varying depending on the frequency.
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Key Findings & Data:Anatomical differences significantly influence hearing abilities.
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Conclusion & Impact:Such studies will contribute to advancements in auditory science and technology, leading to improved acoustic designs inspired by natural hearing mechanisms.
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⚙️Variables:Karasal hayvanlar · İşitsel farkındalık · İşitme enerjisi

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Terrestrial animals perceive a wide range of frequencies, with auditory functions varying depending on the frequency. This study examines the auditory capabilities of terrestrial animals, focusing on hearing frequency ranges, hearing thresholds (in watts/cm²), and spontaneous otoacoustic emissions (SOAEs), which provide insights into auditory processing. Anatomical differences significantly influence hearing abilities. For instance, although mice have relatively small ears, they require higher intensity levels for auditory processing. The auditory thresholds of mice correspond to their ear anatomy, necessitating greater acoustic energy for hearing compared to many other terrestrial animals. A model was developed to illustrate how SOAEs contribute to the mouse’s auditory function. In biomimicry, these findings can inspire innovative technologies by replicating auditory mechanisms. For example, the energy conversion capabilities of auditory structures can enhance acoustic sensor efficiency. A detailed modeling study can further refine this concept by focusing on a specific species and incorporating numerous parameters based on empirical data. Future research should integrate ear modeling to improve our understanding of terrestrial animal communication and facilitate biomimetic applications. Such studies will contribute to advancements in auditory science and technology, leading to improved acoustic designs inspired by natural hearing mechanisms.

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Kara hayvanları geniş bir frekans aralığını algılar ve işitsel işlevler frekansa bağlı olarak değişmektedir. Bu çalışma kara hayvanlarının işitsel yeteneklerini inceler ve işitsel işlemeye ilişkin içgörüler sağlayan işitme frekansı aralıkları, işitme eşikleri (watt/cm² cinsinden) ve kendiliğinden otoakustik emisyonlara (SOAE'ler) odaklanır. Anatomik farklılıklar işitme yeteneklerini önemli ölçüde etkiler. Örneğin, farelerin nispeten küçük kulakları olmasına rağmen, işitsel işleme için daha yüksek yoğunluk seviyelerine ihtiyaç duyarlar. Farelerin işitsel eşikleri kulak anatomilerine karşılık gelir ve diğer birçok kara hayvanına kıyasla işitme için daha fazla akustik enerji gerektirmektedir. SOAE'lerin farenin işitsel işlevine nasıl katkıda bulunduğunu göstermek için bir model geliştirilmiştir. Biyomimikride, bu bulgular işitsel mekanizmaları taklit ederek yenilikçi teknolojilere ilham verebilir. Örneğin, işitsel yapıların enerji dönüştürme yetenekleri akustik sensör verimliliğini artırabilir. Ayrıntılı bir modelleme çalışması, belirli bir türe odaklanarak ve deneysel verilere dayalı çok sayıda parametreyi dahil ederek bu kavramı daha da geliştirebilir. Gelecekteki araştırmalar, karasal hayvan iletişimine ilişkin anlayışımızı geliştirmek ve biyomimetik uygulamaları kolaylaştırmak için kulak modellemesini entegre etmelidir. Bu tür çalışmalar, işitsel bilim ve teknolojideki ilerlemelere katkıda bulunacak ve doğal işitme mekanizmalarından esinlenen gelişmiş akustik tasarımlara yol açacaktır.

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Buluklu, H. M., Şenkal, Ö. A., Köse, E., Kocyigit, F. B., Koyuncu, C. (2025). The importance of auditory function in terrestrial life forms for advancing biomimicry research. Uluslararası Mühendislik Tasarım ve Teknoloji Dergisi, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2, 90–105. https://doi.org/10.70669/ijedt.1647310

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