elementary waveform

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"The hypothetical continuous wave-form to which any given wave-train emitted by an animal approximates; the basic signal." [1]

Synonyms: elementary vibration

Reference: [1] Broughton WB. Glossarial Index. In: Acoustic Behavior of Animals. Elsevier; 1963.

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