Neuronal activity underlying vocal production in bats.

ABSTRACT: Bats exhibit a unique repertoire of vocal behaviors, with many species employing echolocation to actively sense their environment while using communication calls for social interactions. This review explores the neural circuits underlying these behaviors, from brainstem and midbrain networks that generate and control vocalizations to higher order brain regions, such as the frontal cortex, which may contribute to the modulation of vocal behaviors. Although much is known about brainstem mechanisms for echolocation, less is understood about the neural control of communication calls and the integration of these systems. Recent findings highlight the interplay between auditory, motor, and spatial processing networks in shaping bat vocalizations, with evidence for both shared and distinct neural

SUBMITTER: Babl SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12412723 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature