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What did the crew of the Pequod have to do to process the sperm of the whale to make sure there were no lumps?
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What did the crew of the pequod have to do to process the sperm of the whale to make sure there were no l umps?
The crew of the Pequod had to strain the harder pieces of the whale sperm, known as spermaceti, through a cloth to ensure there were no lumps. This process was important for refining and purifying the oil for commercial use.
What did the crew of the Pequot have to do to process the sperm of the whale to make sure there were no lumps?
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Who destroys the Pequod?
The Pequod is destroyed by the white whale, Moby Dick.
What is moby dicks reaction to the pequod?
Moby Dick does not have a specific reaction to the Pequod as it is a sperm whale and not capable of human-like emotions or reactions. However, Moby Dick is known for being a fierce and vengeful creature that battles Captain Ahab and the crew of the Pequod throughout the novel.
Who was the first crewmember of the pequod to sight a whale?
Tashtego
What type of whale did Captain Ahab announce that the Pequod would search for?
right whale
Who was the first crew member of the Pequod to sight a whale?
The first crew member of the Pequod to sight a whale was the lookout, Gabriel.
What does Moby Dick do when the pequod approaches his flank?
When the Pequod approaches Moby-Dick the whale puts a crack in the boat with his flank.
What is the name of the boat in Moby- Dick?
The ship's name - "Pequod" .
Who is riding the storm with the Pequod?
Captain Ahab is riding the storm with the Pequod, the whaling ship, in pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick.
How many species of sperm whales are there?
There are three species of sperm whale alive,1, The Sperm Whale,2, The Pygmy Sperm Whale, and3, The Dwarf Sperm Whale.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe sperm whale is a toothed whale that lives in pods. It has a huge brain that weighs about 20 pounds (9 kg); it is the largest brain of any animal. The sperm whale has a single blowhole that is s-shaped and about 20 inches long. The blowhole is located on the left side of the front if its huge head. The sperm whale has a 4-12 inch thick layer of blubber.Sperm whales produce ambergris, a dark, waxy substance (related to cholesterol) that is produced in the lower intestines, and is sometimes found containing squid beaks. Ambergris may help protect the sperm whale from the stings on the giant squid, its major food. Large lumps of ambergris may be vomited up by the sperm whale.The fictional Moby Dick was a sperm whale.
What is the largest whale that has teeth?
the sperm whale is the largest toothed whale.
