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BEAKED WHALES [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
Universal entry(ies)
Ziphiidae
Latin
Hyperoodontidae
Latin
CONT

Beaked whales are one of the least known groups of mammals because of their deep-sea habitat, mysterious habits, and apparent low abundance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Ziphiidae
Latin
Hyperoodontidae
Latin
CONT

On appelle généralement ces animaux baleines-à-bec (bien qu'ils ne soient pas des baleines au sens propres du terme) car ils possèdent un long rostre fin prolongeant leur tête bulbeuse.

OBS

Famille de mammifères marins du sous-ordre des odontocètes (cétacés à dent).

Spanish

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