fin whale
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fin whale
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
A large fin whale has been found dead on a beach in Cornwall.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2023
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
The snout is less acutely pointed than that of the fin whale but when viewed from the side appears slightly arched.
From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David
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