WHALE CULTURE - SYNONYMS

stubbornly

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