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matriarchal groups
Coverage of matriarchal groups in the Nexus archive.
- Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean
Sperm whales on different sides of the Mediterranean exhibit distinct vocalization patterns called dialects, with matriarchal groups in the east and west using unique click sequences (codas) to form social structures. Researchers found these rhythmic click variations mirror human dialects.