# Weird Communication

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Podcast: [Data Skeptic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/data-skeptic)
Published: 2024-07-15T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://dataskeptic.com/blog/episodes/2024/weird-communication
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Duration seconds: 2309

## Resource

Today, we sat down with Dr. Ignacio Escalante Meza to learn about opiliones and treehoppers. Opiliones, known as "daddy long legs" in the US, are understudied arachnids known for their tenacious locomotor behavior, sociality, and chemical communication. Treehoppers communicate through the stems of plants using vibrations. They can signal danger, attract mates, and communicate with their offspring. Join us to learn how researchers turn their vibrations into sound waves and study what they have to say.

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