fin whale
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fin whale
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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It’s not yet known what killed an endangered fin whale, but people can marvel at the large marine mammal as it decomposes on an Oregon beach.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024
A fin whale that washed up on Bolsa Chica State Beach nearly two years ago measured 65 feet.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024
He had previously looked for blue whale DNA in fin whale genomes and not found it.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024
Past ecological studies had suggested a 70% reduction in fin whale populations, while earlier genetic studies estimated a much larger pre-whaling population.
From Science Daily • Oct. 17, 2023
Furthermore, the right lower lip and the right front baleen of the fin whale are white.
From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David
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