- Whalebone whalesBalaenopteridae is a family of whalebone whales that comprise the rorquals and humpbacks12. They are distinguished from the right whales by the dorsal fin, gular folds, and short whalebone1. The family includes 8 species in 2 genera2. The skull of Balaenopteridae is broader and less arched than in Balaenidae, and the baleen plates are shorter, broader, and less flexible2. The neck vertebrae are not fused, and the flippers are narrow2. Conspicuous longitudinal grooves are present on the throat2.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 meaning of BALAENOPTERIDAE is a family of whalebone whales that comprise the rorquals and humpbacks and are distinguished from the right whales by the dorsal fin, gular folds, and short whalebone.www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Balaenopteri…Family Balaenopteridae (rorquals and humpback whale)8 species in 2 genera. Skull broader and less arched than in Balaenidae; baleen plates shorter, broader, less flexible; neck vertebrae not fused. Dorsal fin present; flippers narrow. Conspicuous longitudinal grooves on throat.www.britannica.com/animal/Balaenopteridae
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