WHALE CULTURE - SYNONYMS

stubbornly = persistently, obstinately, rigidly

= persistently, obstinately, rigidly

resist = oppose, reject, withstand

patient = persistent, enduring, tolerant

constitute = comprise, make up, form

striking = remarkable, impressive, outstanding

stick to = follow, adhere to, remain loyal to

novel = new, original, innovative

incorporate = integrate, include, combine

rendition = interpretation, version, performance

imitation = copying, mimicking, emulation

distinct = separate, distinguishable, discrete

mingle = mix, socialize, blend

offspring = young, descendants, progeny

transient = temporary, short-lived, migratory

impart = convey, transmit, communicate

detect = discover, identify, spot

repertoire = range, collection, stock

interaction = communication, contact, exchange

notion = idea, concept, belief

inherited = hereditary, genetic, passed down

paternity = fatherhood, paternal relationship

invariably = always, consistently, unfailingly

adaptation = adjustment, modification, alteration

evolve = develop, progress, advance

arise = emerge, occur, originate

attribute = characteristic, trait, feature

adept at = skilled, proficient, expert in

rear = raise, bring up, nurture

ample = abundant, plentiful, sufficient

ecological = environmental, green, biological

emergence = appearance, arrival, advent

availability = accessibility, presence, readiness

plentiful = abundant, copious, ample

asset = advantage, benefit, strength

descendant = offspring, successor, heir

matriarch = female leader, family head

vital = crucial, essential, indispensable

cetacean = whale, dolphin, porpoise

whale biologist = marine biologist, cetacean researcher

humpback whale = humpback, baleen whale

killer whale = orca

breeding season = mating season, reproductive season

groan = moan, grunt

grunt = snort, groan

dialect = variety, regional speech

pod = group, school

prey = victim, quarry

echolocation = sonar, echo detection

squeak = squeal, chirp

whistle = call, signal

whine = complain, moan

DNA = genetic material, genetic code

mate = partner, companion

calf = young whale, offspring

maternal = motherly, mother-related

biological = living, organic

social learning = observational learning, learning from others

marine environment = ocean environment, sea habitat

multi-generational = intergenerational, spanning generations

habitat = environment, natural home

crucial = essential, vital, critical

hot spot = focal point, key area

enable = allow, permit, facilitate

inbreeding = close breeding, breeding within family

survival = existence, continuation, persistence

generation = age group, cohort