Balaenoptera

Balaenoptera

Engelsk definition

A genus of WHALES in the family Balaenopteridae, consisting of five species: Blue Whale, Bryde's Whale, FIN WHALE, Sei Whale, and MINKE WHALE. They are distinguished by a relatively slender body, a compressed tail stock, and a pointed snout.

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

Sei Whale Sei Whales Balaenoptera borealis Blue Whale Blue Whales Balaenoptera musculus Bryde's Whale Bryde Whale Brydes Whale Balaenoptera brydei