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What frequency do whales communicate at ?

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Infrasonic frequencies as low as 16 Hz

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Ultrasonic frequencies as high as 45 kHz

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In the audible range of the human ear

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Both A and B

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The correct option is A
Infrasonic frequencies as low as 16 Hz

Whales communicate at infrasonic frequencies as low as 16 Hz.

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