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What is the scientific name for the Humpback whale?
Superregnum: EukaryotaRegnum: AnimaliaSubregnum: EumetazoaSuperphylum: DeuterostomiaPhylum: ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataInfraphylum: GnathostomataSuperclassis: TetrapodaClassis: MammaliaSubclassis: TheriaInfraclassis: PlacentaliaSuperordo: CetartiodactylaOrdo: CetaceaSubordines: †Archaeoceti - Mysticeti - Odontocetiyou will have to be more specific than just 'whale' to get a more detailed name.
Is there more than one species of orca?
no
Why is a killer whale called a killer whale when its a dolphin?
The Killer whale or Orca (Orcinus orca), is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family.So the reason why is because they basicallyKiller whales (Orcinus orca) are dolphins of the family Delphinidae because they have the same characteristics as other Delphinidae, including the same kind of teeth and the same non-symmetrical skull bones found in other true dolphins.
What is another name of the killer whale?
orca The killer whale is not a whale, but is the largest member of the dolphin family. Also further names used in regards for Orcinus Orca, the Killer Whale: Grampus (Archaic: Currently used as the name for Risso's Dolphin) Blackfish (Okay, it's not a fish, but that is what it was called by ancient sailors!) killer whales are sometimes called ballena asesina ("assassin whale") by the Spanish
Do spotted dolphins get along with other dolphins?
sometimes but not always ANSWER Dolphins rarely if ever fight with other species of dolphin (with the one exception being Orcinus orca, the killer whale, which may attack dolphins more for sport than as a food source, although this information is anecdotal). Spotted dolphins are not known to be more aggressive than other odontocetes. Check out this website: http://www.acsonline.org
Are there more than one kind of Orcas?
yes there was only one of that kind so it was endangerd but it was a white orca but the white orca became extenct
Were dinosaurs predators?
Some were; most weren't. There must always be more prey animals than predators, because comsumption is only about 10% efficient. That is, it takes ten tons of krill to make one ton of whale and one ton of whale to make 200 pounds (1/10 ton) of orca.
Is krill a mammal?
A krill is actually a very small crustacean, which is found in oceans and other bodies of water. They are not mammals, which usually are covered in hair.
Who is more likely to die a dolphin or a whale?
It depends on which type you are. if you are a boto dolphin you are more likely to become extinct than if you are an orca.
What is the length of orca whales?
Orcas grow to be about 27-33 feet. They weigh weighing more than 8,000-12,000 pounds (3.600-5.400 kg). The male orca is larger than the female. They are the largest member of the dolphin family.
What animal is smaller than a krill?
krill weigh about 1g gram for every 6cm long
Is a krill bigger than a tadpole?
Yes
