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What is the term used to describe the beluga's prominent forehead?
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Melon
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Bump
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Cranium
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Dome
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The correct answer is "Melon". The melon is a rounded, fatty bump on the whale's forehead, just in front of the blowhole, which allows the beluga to produce a variety of sounds and to focus them in a specific direction. This adaptation is important for communication, navigation, and hunting in their Arctic environment.