piked whale
Definition
Noun: 1. A small baleen whale: The piked whale is a species of rorqual whale, characterized by its relatively small size compared to other whales in its family. It is also commonly known as the minke whale. 2. A coastal whale: This whale is frequently found in the coastal waters of both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We were thrilled to spot a piked whale surfacing near the boat.
- The piked whale is known for its sleek, dark body and white underside.
- Researchers are studying the migration patterns of the piked whale in the North Atlantic.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific context: In marine biology texts, "piked whale" is often used interchangeably with its more common name, "minke whale" ().
- The report detailed the acoustic signals of the piked whale.
Variants and Related Words
- Minke whale (n): The most common name for the same species.
- The minke whale is the smallest of the rorquals.
- Rorqual (n): The family of baleen whales to which the piked whale belongs, characterized by pleated throat grooves.
- Blue whales and fin whales are also types of rorqual.
Synonyms
- Minke whale: The primary synonym.
- Lesser rorqual: Another less common name emphasizing its size relative to other rorquals.
Related Phrases
- Baleen whale: A general term for whales that filter feed using baleen plates, which includes the piked whale.
- Unlike toothed whales, the piked whale is a baleen whale.
Noun
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small finback of coastal waters of Atlantic and Pacific
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