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Echolocation in dolphins works by creating sound waves and analyzing what?
Answer
Echo reflections
Dolphins create echolocation clicks and analyze the echoes that bounce back from objects, using the time delay and intensity of reflections to locate prey and navigate.
💡 Did you know?
Dolphin echolocation uses biological sonar to detect objects with stunning precision in complete darkness, rivaling human technology by millions of years.
Other options people guess
- Temperature changes
- Vibration patterns
- Magnetic fields
Topics
- dolphin
- echolocation
- sensory ability
- marine animals
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