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Why do dolphins use ecolocation?

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17y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

Dolphins, as well as other sea mammals, use ecolocation as a way to identify their surroundings, just like humans use eyes. They need, however, to use this because light does not penetrate enough through the water to allow them to have a clear vision. Most sea animals have adapted their bodies to respond to this (dolphins use ecolocation, sharks use electric sensors, etc). Besides, recent studies link the dolphin's ecolocation to a more complex system of comunication and identification of individuals, just like we use names. Hope this helps

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