Glossary:Echolocation

echolocation

biological sonar used by several kinds of animals where the animal makes sounds and listens to the echoes of those sounds that return from bouncing off objects near them. These echoes can be used to locate and identify prey and objects, and be used in navigating through their environment.

Word Class: noun

Pronunciation: ech·o·lo·ca·tion /ˌekōlōˈkāSH(ə)n

Example: Bats, whales and dolphins are examples of animals that echolocate.