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sperm whale

/ˈspɜːm weɪl/

Traduction: Grand cétacé à dents (Physeter macrocephalus), connu pour sa tête massive contenant l'organe du spermaceti et sa capacité à plonger en eaux profondes. C'est le plus grand des cétacés à dents.

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/ˈspɜːm weɪl/B2formalscientific
  • frGrand cétacé à dents (Physeter macrocephalus), connu pour sa tête massive contenant l'organe du spermaceti et sa capacité à plonger en eaux profondes. C'est le plus grand des cétacés à dents.

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.

  1. Large marine mammalB2formal

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

    frcachalot macrocéphale

    • 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.