- Sperm whalePhyseter macrocephalus, also known as the sperm whale or cachalot, is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator1. It is the only living member of the genus Physeter and one of three extant species in the sperm whale family, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale of the genus Kogia1. The sperm whale was formerly hunted for the spermaceti in its massive head and the ambergris in its intestines2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.
The sperm whale or cachalot [a] ( Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. It is the only living member of the genus Physeter and one of three extant species in the sperm whale family, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale of the genus Kogia .
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_whalesperm whale n. 1. A very large toothed whale (Physeter macrocephalus syn. P. catodon) formerly hunted for the spermaceti in its massive head and the ambergris in its intestines.www.thefreedictionary.com/Physeter+macrocephalus Scientists document Sperm Whales ‘Phonetic Alphabet’
WEB3 days ago · About Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus) ). It has a series of vertical creases or wrinkles on its body and a small, inconspicuous dorsal fin located near the rear of its back. The sperm whale uses ‘echolocation’ to navigate and locate prey during …
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WEB5 days ago · Distribution in all oceans; Antarctica/Southern Ocean; East Pacific; Eastern Atlantic Ocean; Indo-West Pacific; Western Atlantic Ocean. Taxonomic citation. …
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