balaenoidea Synonyms

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balaenoidea Meaning

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A division of the Cetacea, including the right whale and all other whales having the mouth fringed with baleen. See Baleen.

Balaenoidea, commonly known as baleen whales, are a group of large marine mammals characterized by baleen plates.
Balaenoidea includes several species, such as the blue whale, humpback whale, and right whale.
The baleen plates in Balaenoidea serve as a filter-feeding apparatus, enabling them to strain prey from the water.
Balaenoidea are generally migratory, traveling long distances between breeding and feeding grounds.
The vocalizations of Balaenoidea are complex and distinctive, often used for communication and social bonding.
The population of Balaenoidea was once severely depleted by commercial whaling, but conservation efforts have led to some recovery.
Balaenoidea are apex predators in the marine ecosystem, playing a vital role in nutrient cycling and ocean health.
The study of Balaenoidea, known as balaenology, is a specialized field of marine biology.
Balaenoidea are known for their intelligence and complex social behavior, forming long-lasting bonds and supporting each other within a pod.
The conservation of Balaenoidea is crucial for the health of the marine environment and for future generations to appreciate these magnificent creatures.

A division of the Cetacea, including the right whale and all other whales having the mouth fringed with baleen. See Baleen.

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Balaenoidea, commonly known as baleen whales, are a group of large marine mammals characterized by baleen plates.

Balaenoidea includes several species, such as the blue whale, humpback whale, and right whale.

The baleen plates in Balaenoidea serve as a filter-feeding apparatus, enabling them to strain prey from the water.

Balaenoidea are generally migratory, traveling long distances between breeding and feeding grounds.