. Fig. LENGTH Length distribution of immature and mature whales (1932-3). Length (ft.) 78 79 80 81 82 83 No. of immature whales No. of mature whales 9 11 6 12 6 26 2 20 4 36 0 45 The data given above indicate the probability that some of the immature class should have been included in a transition stage, and since that has not been feasible the im- mature whales may appear to be unduly represented at the lengths of 80-81 ft. The general indication is, however, the same.

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