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"(of an emission apparatus): the range between highest and lowest frequencies emissable, see sound spectrum. Preferable to range, because of the latter's use in the topographic sense." [1]
"(of a receptor): the range of frequencies receivable, from the highest to the lowest." [1]
Reference: [1] Broughton WB. Glossarial Index. In: Acoustic Behavior of Animals. Elsevier; 1963.
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Ed Baker (2026) Bioacoustics & Ecoacoustics Glossary (https://glossary.acousti.cloud/). Accessed on October 6, 2026, 11:15 pm.