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whales and whaling  

Definition(s)

  • Whales belong to the mammalian order Cetacea (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), which in turn is divided into two extant groups, Mysticeti (baleen whales) and Odontoceti (toothed whales). The former group includes most of the large or “great whale” species, such as the blue whale and humpback whale, all of which are filter feeders. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Whales and Whaling]

Broader concept(s)

Belongs to group

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-NG50V0ZS-L

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