Fin whale | Giant, Balaenoptera, Migration | Britannica
WEBFin whale, (Balaenoptera physalus), a slender baleen whale, second in size to the blue whale and distinguishable by its asymmetrical coloration. The …
Blue whale | Facts, Habitat, & Pictures | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · The blue whale is a cetacean and is classified scientifically within the order Cetacea as a rorqual (family Balaenopteridae) related to …
whale - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
WEBThe rorquals and humpback whales are classified in the family Balaenopteridae. The gray whale is the only species in the family Eschrichtiidae, and the pygmy right whale is the …
Rorqual | Baleen Whale, Filter Feeder & Migration
WEBRorqual, (genus Balaenoptera), any of five particular species of baleen whales—specifically the blue whale, fin whale, sei whale, Bryde’s whale, and minke whale. The term is often extended to include the humpback …
Sei whale | Endangered species, baleen whales, migratory
WEBSei whale, (Balaenoptera borealis), species of baleen whale capable of short bursts of speed that make it the swiftest of the rorquals. Usually attaining a length of about 13–15 metres (43–49 feet), this cetacean is …
Humpback whale | Size, Song, Habitat, Migration, & Facts
WEBMay 19, 2024 · Although the humpback is the only species in the genus Megaptera, it is related to other rorquals of the family Balaenopteridae, including the blue whale, fin whale, and sei whale. The latter portion of …
Baleen whale | Filter-feeding, Migration, Conservation
WEBBalaenopteridae. baleen whale, (suborder Mysticeti), any cetacean possessing unique epidermal modifications of the mouth called baleen, which is used to filter food from water. Baleen whales seek out …
Minke whale | mammal | Britannica
WEBminke whale. The term is often extended to include the humpback whale ( Megaptera novaeangeliae ), the only other member of the family Balaenopteridae, in which case …
Bryde’s whale | mammal | Britannica
WEBwhale, sei whale, Bryde’s whale, and minke whale. The term is often extended to include the humpback whale ( Megaptera novaeangeliae ), the only other member of the family …
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