TY  - JOUR
A1  - Koessl, M.
A1  - Hechavarria, J. C.
A1  - Voss, C.
A1  - Macias, S.
A1  - Mora, E. C.
A1  - Vater, Marianne
T1  - Neural maps for target range in the auditory cortex of echolocating bats
JF  - Current opinion in neurobiology : reviews of all advances ; evaluation of key references ; comprehensive listing of papers
N2  - Computational brain maps as opposed to maps of receptor surfaces strongly reflect functional neuronal design principles. In echolocating bats, computational maps are established that topographically represent the distance of objects. These target range maps are derived from the temporal delay between emitted call and returning echo and constitute a regular representation of time (chronotopy). Basic features of these maps are innate, and in different bat species the map size and precision varies. An inherent advantage of target range maps is the implementation of mechanisms for lateral inhibition and excitatory feedback. Both can help to focus target ranging depending on the actual echolocation situation. However, these maps are not absolutely necessary for bat echolocation since there are bat species without cortical target-distance maps, which use alternative ensemble computation mechanisms.
Y1  - 2014
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2013.08.016
SN  - 0959-4388
SN  - 1873-6882
VL  - 24
SP  - 68
EP  - 75
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - London
ER  -