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right whale

/raɪt weɪl/

翻译: 一种大型须鲸,属于露脊鲸科。历史上被鲸猎人称为“正确的”鲸鱼,因其游速慢、死后浮于水面且脂肪含量高,被认为是理想的捕猎对象。现为受保护物种。

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  • zh一种大型须鲸,属于露脊鲸科。历史上被鲸猎人称为“正确的”鲸鱼,因其游速慢、死后浮于水面且脂肪含量高,被认为是理想的捕猎对象。现为受保护物种。

A large baleen whale of the family Balaenidae, historically named the 'right' whale by whalers because it was considered the right one to hunt due to its slow speed, tendency to float when dead, and high blubber content. Now a protected species.

  1. Marine mammal speciesB2formal

    A large baleen whale of the genus Eubalaena, historically considered the 'right' whale to hunt due to its slow speed and high blubber content.

    zh露脊鲸

    • The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered whale species.
    • Right whales are known for their distinctive callosities on their heads.
    • Conservation efforts are critical to protect the remaining right whale population.