mysticete (Meaning)

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mysticete (n.)

Any right whale, or whalebone whale. See Cetacea.

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Mysticete whales, such as humpbacks, are known for their distinctive feeding behavior involving baleen plates.
The mysticete's baleen plates filter krill and other small organisms from the water.
Unlike toothed whales, mysticete whales do not have teeth, relying solely on their baleen for feeding.
The Greenland whale is one of the most enigmatic mysticete species, known for its extreme longevity.
Mysticete whales have a unique blowhole that sprays water vertically, creating a distinctive fountain.
The sounds produced by mysticete whales are incredibly low-pitched, allowing them to communicate over vast distances.
The decline in mysticete populations due to commercial whaling has raised concerns about the health of marine ecosystems.
Scientists study mysticete whales to understand their feeding habits, migration patterns, and population dynamics.
The mysticete's baleen plates are made of keratin, the same material that makes human hair and nails.
The conservation of mysticete whales is crucial for the balance and resilience of marine environments.

Any right whale, or whalebone whale. See Cetacea.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Mysticete whales, such as humpbacks, are known for their distinctive feeding behavior involving baleen plates.

The mysticete's baleen plates filter krill and other small organisms from the water.

Unlike toothed whales, mysticete whales do not have teeth, relying solely on their baleen for feeding.

The Greenland whale is one of the most enigmatic mysticete species, known for its extreme longevity.