Hill P.S.M., Lakes-Harlan R., Mazzoni V., Narins P.M., Virant-Doberlet M., Wessel A. (eds.) Biotremology: Studying Vibrational Behavior

New York: Springer, 2019. — 516 p.This volume is a self-contained companion piece to Studying Vibrational Communication, published in 2014 within the same series. The field has expanded considerably since then, and has even acquired a name of its own: biotremology.
In this context, the book reports on new concepts in this fascinating discipline, and features chapters on state-of-the art methods for studying behavior tied to substrate-borne vibrations, as well as an entire section on applied biotremology. Also included are a historical contribution by pioneers in the field and several chapters reviewing the advances that have been made regarding specific animal taxa. Other new topics covered are vibrational communication in vertebrates, multimodal communication, and biotremology in the classroom, as well as in art and music. Given its scope, the book will appeal to all those interested in communication and vibrational behavior, but also to those seeking to learn about an ancient mode of communication.Quo Vadis, Biotremology?
What Is Biotremology?
Biotremology and Sensory Ecology
Body Tremulations and Their Transmission as Vibrations for Short Distance Information Transfer BetweenPhysical Basis of Vibrational Behaviour: Channel Properties, Noise and Excitation Signal Extraction
Copulatory Courtship with Vibrational Signals
Stinkbugs: Multisensory Communication with Chemical and Vibratory Signals Transmitted Through Different MediaPractical Issues in Studying Natural Vibroscape and Biotic Noise
Automated Vibrational Signal Recognition and PlaybackMechanisms of Vibration Detection in Mammals
Determining Vibroreceptor Sensitivity in Insects: The Influence of Experimental Parameters and Recording Techniques
Directionality in Insect Vibration Sensing: Behavioral Studies of Vibrational OrientationVibrational Communication in Elephants: A Case for Bone Conduction
Seismic Communication in the Amphibia with Special Emphases on the Anura
Vibrational Communication in Heelwalkers (Mantophasmatodea)
Vibrational Behavior in Termites (Isoptera)Mating Disruption by Vibrational Signals: State of the Field and Perspectives
Mating Disruption by Vibrational Signals: Applications for Management of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
Can Vibrational Playback Improve Control of an Invasive Stink Bug?
Vibrational Trapping and Interference with Mating of Diaphorina citri
Vibrational Behavior in Bark Beetles: Applied AspectsFront Matte
Shaking It Up in the Classroom: Coupling Biotremology and Active Learning Pedagogy to Promote Authentic Discovery
Call for the Establishment of a VibroLibrary at the Animal Sound Archive Berlin (
Arachnid Orchestras: Artistic Research in Vibrational Interspecies Communication
Bioacoustic Music Inspired by Biotremological Research