When it comes to the materials that make up whale teeth, the outer layer of the toothed whale teeth is composed of cementum cells (a significantly calcified substance) that overlay dentine cells. Assuming the cementum is removed from the whale’s teeth, you could see the layer of enamel underneath the cementum. On the other hand, …
No, whales are not considered dolphins, however they are very closely related to the dolphin and porpoise species. In fact whales belong to the cetacean family which includes both dolphins and porpoises. All three species are marine mammals and share many of the same traits which are present in almost all mammals. Some of the traits these marine mammals …
The minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata/bonaerensis) is part of the baleen whale suborder and belongs to the group known as Cetacea which includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. They are the second smallest of the baleen whales next to the pygmy right whale. There are two known species of minke whales in existence, the common or north Atlantic minke whale and the Antarctic or …
The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is a large baleen whale that belongs to the group commonly known as Cetacea which is comprised of all species of whale, dolphin and porpoise. Bowhead whales can be found swimming in the upper northern hemisphere in and around arctic waters. They are believed to be the longest living mammal in existence today and one of the heaviest …
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Yes, whales do possess tongues, just like most animal species. A tongue is visible in all species of cetacea, such as whales, dolphins, and porpoises. All three subspecies are either part of the toothed or baleen whale suborder based on whether they are born with teeth or baleen plates. Depending on the whale’s suborder, the use …
