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Record #215688:
Behavior of the sperm whale, Physeter catodon L. / David K. Caldwell, C. Melba.
Title: | Behavior of the sperm whale, Physeter catodon L. / David K. Caldwell, C. Melba. |
Author(s): | Caldwell, David K. Melba, C. |
Date: | 1966. |
Publisher: | Berkeley, CA: University of California Press |
Abstract: | Results of current research are combined with records in past literature. Discusses habitat (location, water depth, migration), social behaviour (organisation, parental behaviour, sexual behaviour, and social facilitation), agnostic behaviour, play behaviour, swimming behaviour, diving and respiration, food and feeding, excretion, sound production, and senses. |
Notes: | Offprint: Whales, dolphins, and porpoises / Kenneth S. Norris, ed. |
Keywords: | 59 -- Zoology. 599(26) -- Sea mammals. 599.5 -- Cetacea. 599.532 -- Physeteridae: Physeter macrocephalus. 591.5 -- Animal behaviour. H6 -- Zoology: mammals. |
Location(s): | SCO: SPRI-PAM: 599.532[Physeter catodon] |
SPRI record no.: | 215688 |
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