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Question
State three important uses of echolocation.
Solution
Three Important uses of echolocation:
(i) It helps animals to communicate with each other. e.g dolphins use the echolocation to communicate with other dolphins.
(ii) It helps in navigation and to locate their prey.
(iii) It is used by them to hunt for the meal.
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