polar plot

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"A diagram drawn in polar coordinates to show the contours of equal energy surrounding either an emitter or receiver. Used, for example, to illustrate directionality of acoustic receptors." [1]

Reference: [1] Ewing AW. Arthropod Bioacoustics: Neurobiology and Behaviour. Ithaca, New York: Comstock; 1989.

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Ed Baker (2026) Bioacoustics & Ecoacoustics Glossary (https://glossary.acousti.cloud/). Accessed on October 6, 2026, 11:15 pm.