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sperm whale

/ˈspɜːm weɪl/

Traducción: Gran cetáceo odontoceto (Physeter macrocephalus), conocido por su enorme cabeza que contiene el órgano del espermaceti y por su capacidad de realizar inmersiones profundas. Es el mayor de los ballenas dentadas.

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/ˈspɜːm weɪl/B2formalscientific
  • esGran cetáceo odontoceto (Physeter macrocephalus), conocido por su enorme cabeza que contiene el órgano del espermaceti y por su capacidad de realizar inmersiones profundas. Es el mayor de los ballenas dentadas.

A large, toothed whale (Physeter macrocephalus) known for its massive head, which contains a spermaceti organ, and its deep-diving abilities. It is the largest of the toothed whales.

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    A large toothed whale (Physeter macrocephalus) known for its massive head, which contains a large organ filled with spermaceti oil.

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    • The sperm whale is the largest toothed predator on Earth.
    • Sperm whales can dive to depths of over 2,000 meters in search of squid.
    • Researchers study the clicking sounds of sperm whales to understand their communication.