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What is the primary biological function of a whale's blowhole(s)? 鯨魚噴氣孔的主要生物學功能是什麼?

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  1. A To filter out salt water from their stomach. 從胃中過濾鹽水
  2. B To expel air and inhale fresh air at the water's surface. 在水面上排出廢氣並吸入新鮮空氣
  3. C To produce high-frequency sonar clicks for navigation. 產生高頻聲納點擊聲以進行導航
  4. D To drink fresh rainwater floating on the ocean surface. 飲用漂浮在海面上的淡水雨水

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To expel air and inhale fresh air at the water's surface. 在水面上排出廢氣並吸入新鮮空氣 The blowhole is a modified nostril located on the top of the whale's head, allowing them to breathe efficiently when surfacing. 噴氣孔是位於鯨魚頭頂部的改良鼻孔,讓它們在浮出水面時能高效率地呼吸。

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