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What is the purpose of “sperm” in sperm whales?
Yes, that sounds interesting. How do scientists study the spermaceti in sperm whales?
Scientists typically collect tissue samples from stranded, dead whales or from whales that have been hunted. They then analyze the tissue to study the composition and function of the spermaceti. Additionally, scientists use acoustic sensors to study how the whales use echolocation, which is believed to be linked to the function of spermaceti.