Balaena mysticetus
Definition
Noun 1. Balaena mysticetus: The scientific name for the bowhead whale, a large baleen whale species of the family Balaenidae, characterized by its massive, bow-shaped head, which constitutes about one-third of its body length, and its lack of a dorsal fin. It is an Arctic species known for its exceptionally long lifespan and thick blubber.
Usage
- This term is used in formal, scientific, and zoological contexts to refer specifically to the bowhead whale species.
- Example: "The Balaena mysticetus is uniquely adapted to life in the icy Arctic seas."
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in binomial nomenclature, where is the genus and is the specific epithet. It is always italicized in scientific writing.
- Example: "Recent studies on Balaena mysticetus have revealed it may be the longest-living mammal."
Variants and Related Words
- Bowhead whale: The common English name for .
- Greenland right whale: An alternative historical name.
- Balaenidae: The biological family to which it belongs, comprising right whales.
- Mysticete: A term for baleen whales (suborder Mysticeti), referring to their method of filter-feeding using baleen plates.
Synonyms
- Bowhead
- Bowhead whale
- Greenland right whale
Related Phrases
- Arctic whale: A descriptive phrase often associated with due to its exclusive Arctic habitat.
- Great whale: A general term sometimes used for large baleen whales, including the bowhead.
Noun
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large-mouthed Arctic whale
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