BIEB 166 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Humpback Whale
8 Nov 2013
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There are still a lot more than we know. Natural noise that is rather broadband, will cover the frequencies. The sound of individual whales are rather load. Similarities in the way of sounds that are produced in the groups that stay together. Scars (permanent for the life of the year) Not know how many they avoid incest. Often seen in residents, occasionally in offshores, but not in any transients identified to date (distinct northern and southern communities) Fish and crabs don"t have good ears. Social vocalization is important to bond the social groups. Produced significantly more call per min per individual. Dorsal fin has rounded tip, but usually sharper angle at the rear corner dorsal fin tip generally pointed. Evolution and speciation between the two whales. Calls are learned and passed down from the mother to the offspring. Worldwide decline in tonal frequencies of blue whale songs.
