Functional Roles and Ecological Importance of Small Cetaceans in Aquatic Ecosystems

Small cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises, and small toothed whales) occur from the poles to the tropics, and from freshwater habitats to the open ocean. Most ecological research has focused on the influence of abiotic factors on the abundance, distribution, and behavior of these species. The ecological...

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Main Authors: Jeremy J. Kiszka, Matthew S. Woodstock, Michael R. Heithaus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2022.803173/full