Cetacean Review

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What order do whales belong to?

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Cetacea

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Another name for the tail of a cetacean is:

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fluke

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What suborder do the baleen whales belong to?

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Mysticetes

Front

What is the largest tooth whale?

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sperm whale

Front

What are the horizontal lobes of the tail of a cetacean used for propulsion called?

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fluke

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What is the primary diet of Mysticetes?

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Plankton and small fish, filtered through baleen plates.

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What is the primary difference between Mysticetes and Odontocetes?

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Mysticetes have baleen plates for filter feeding, while Odontocetes have teeth.

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What is the function of the melon in toothed whales?

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It is used for echolocation.

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What is the term for a group of whales?

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Pod

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What adaptation allows cetaceans to dive deep?

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Specialized lungs and the ability to slow their heart rate.