Whale Phonations in Repetitive Stanzas
Author | : W. C. Cummings |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 22 |
Release | : 1970 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSD:31822031466576 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Whale Phonations in Repetitive Stanzas by : W. C. Cummings
Download or read book Whale Phonations in Repetitive Stanzas written by W. C. Cummings and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Low frequency sounds from whales, apparently right whales, Eubalaena glacialis, occurred in similar stanzas that were repeated every 8 to 10 minutes. Each stanza lasted 11 to 14 minutes. It contained a remarkable characterization of brief pulses, blips, and moans that ranged in frequency from 20 to 175 Hertz. These phonetic components, within the stanzas, were so orderly that listeners could predict the appearance of the next type of signal. (Author).