Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP240101536

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Unlocking the mechanisms of vibro-acoustic communication in termites . Our understanding of how termites use microvibrations to communicate is limited, as the generation, transmission and detection of these complex vibrations in substrates at the submillimetre scale are unknown. We aim to develop a fully validated vibro-acoustic termite communication model which will be used in Swårmalätørs to demonstrate their ability to synchronise and mimic collective behaviour. This will be achieved by combining novel acoustic levitation, microsystem analyses and electrophysiology to determine physical properties of termite appendages, sensory and behavioural thresholds; and by considering wave transmission characteristics in wood, friction-adhesion at the termite feet, mandible cutting and soldier alarm drumming.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2024

End Date: 31-12-2027

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $700,651.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Mechanical engineering | Behavioural ecology | Acoustics and noise control (excl. architectural acoustics)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other Keywords

Acoustics and noise control (excl. architectural acoustics) | Behavioural ecology | Expanding Knowledge In Engineering | Expanding Knowledge In the Biological Sciences | Mechanical engineering

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