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No, they're members of the Balaenopteridae family.
The dolphin, or Delphinidae, family contains several genera.
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Which family is the killer whale from?
Killer whale's are from the Dolphin Family. Killer whale's are the largest member of the Dolphin Family.
What is the largest member of the dolphin family?
The largest dolphin is the Orca, also known as "Killer Whale".
What well known cetacean which everyone thinks of as a whale is actually a member of the dolphin family?
The Orca (killer whale) is actually part of the Dolphin family
Is the orca a great whale?
No. The orca is the largest member of the dolphin family
Is a killer whale a type of dolphin?
My opinion I think a Killer Whale (Orca, Dutch meaning) should be categorized as a whale but the scientific Animalia category the Killer Whale is, is a dolphin. They are also considered the biggest dolphins. Even is the Killer Whales meals are sometimes dolphins they are a dolphin.
What is a mix of a whale and a dolphin?
Killer Whales or Orcas. They are a lot bigger than most dolphins and their name makes them sound like a whale. They are really a member of the dolphin family.
Does killer whale a type of dolphin?
Killer Whales is a type of dolphin. They are the largest member of the dolphin family. They can measure to 33 feet and weigh up to 9 tons.
Is a killer whale really a whale or a dolphin?
It is a mammal, a member of the dolphin family. The killer whale's scientific name is 'Orcinus Orca', And it is actually the largest of the dolphin family. It got its name Killer Whale, which was shortened from Killer OF whales, as they sometimes kill other dolphins, and whales. They are NOT a porpoise, whale or fish (although the name porpoise is sometimes applied to them).
Member of the dolphin family. Their black bodies are marked with white patches on the underside and near the eyes?
Killer whale
What is the French name for the minke whale?
The Minke whale is called 'la baleine de Minke' or 'petit rorqual' in French.
What has the author Joseph Horwood written?
Joseph Horwood has written: 'The sei whale' -- subject(s): Sei whale 'Biology and exploitation of the minke whale' -- subject(s): Minke whale, Minke whale hunting
What is the weight of the minke whale?
The average weight of a minke whale is between 5 and 15 tonnes.
