rorqual

• Substantiv, das einen der Furchenwale aus der Familie Balaenopteridae bezeichnet, die durch Längsfurchen an der Kehle und eine kleine, spitze Rückenflosse gekennzeichnet sind.

A noun referring to any of several baleen whales of the family Balaenopteridae, characterized by longitudinal grooves on the throat and a small pointed dorsal fin.

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   Any of several baleen whales of the family Balaenopteridae, characterized by longitudinal grooves on the throat and a small pointed dorsal fin.

   Furchenwal

   • The blue whale, the largest animal on Earth, is a type of rorqual.
   • Rorquals are known for their expandable throat grooves that allow them to feed on large amounts of krill.
   • Scientists tracked the migration patterns of a rorqual whale across the Pacific Ocean.

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