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Characterizing the vibratory and acoustic signals of the “purring” wolf spider, Gladicosa gulosa
Quo vadis, Biotremology?
In the past 5 years since the publication of the forerunner of the present
volume, we have witnessed a dramatic increase in research, published and ongoing,
in the field of vibrational communication—the range of taxa studied and of methods
used is expanding rapidly, the questions asked are multiplying and are more sharply
delineated. This international collaboration of editors, representing Germany, Italy,
Slovenia, and the USA, attempt as authors to provide an update on the status of
the new, and still-emerging, scientific discipline of biotremology, comprising recent
research, reviews, and first attempts to synthesize. Introducing and examining the
highlights of the content of this 25-chapter book give the reader a preview in the
form of a snapshot of the chapters that follow. In addition, these authors have the
freedom to explain fine points and aspects of the bigger picture of the field. Perhaps
most importantly, they can suggest what is left to learn at this moment—in effect,
“Quo vadis?” Where are we going