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balaenopteridae

/bəˌliːnɒpˈtɛrɪdiː/

Übersetzung: Taxonomische Familie der Bartenwale, allgemein bekannt als Furchenwale, zu der der Blauwal und andere große Arten gehören.

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/bəˌliːnɒpˈtɛrɪdiː/formalscientific
  • deTaxonomische Familie der Bartenwale, allgemein bekannt als Furchenwale, zu der der Blauwal und andere große Arten gehören.

A taxonomic family of baleen whales, commonly known as rorquals, which includes the blue whale and other large species.

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  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of baleen whales known as rorquals, which includes the blue whale, the largest animal on Earth. They are characterized by long, slender bodies, a dorsal fin, and throat grooves that allow their mouths to expand when feeding.

    deFurchenwale

    • The Balaenopteridae family includes the blue whale, the largest animal ever known.
    • Rorquals, such as the humpback whale, are known for their impressive breaching behavior.
    • Scientists study the feeding patterns of Balaenopteridae to understand their role in the marine ecosystem.