Briefly compare and contrast the infraorders mysticeti and odontoceti making sure to provide sufficient details on the characteristics that they share in common and the differences that separate both infraorders. You should discuss a minimum of 4 characteristics when comparing and contrasting the infraorders. 

Sea otters have a thick blubber layer for insulation in cold water.

What is the family name of the sperm whale?

Which Odontocete family contains the most diverse marine mammals?

What is the primary function of the rete mirabile in diving marine mammals?

Bradycardia during dives is a mechanism to conserve oxygen.

Dorudon was the first whale reconstructed with a tail fluke.

The basic difference between inheritability and survivorship is the

The newest development in housing for the elderly is the emergence of

Communication occurs through different modalities and for varying functions in marine mammals. Identify the four main modalities of communication and explain the function of each of these modes of communication for different marine mammal taxa (i.e. different marine mammals use the same mode of communication for similar and/or different reasons….explain how marine mammals use that mode of communication in similar and differing fashions).    Bonus (1pt): What factors, such as specific situations and/or environmental conditions might influence an animal’s choice in using one mode of communication versus another mode of communication?