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A narwhal has no teeth in his/her mouth. The tusk is the only tooth. See attached link from the Polar Science Center.

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Yes they do have. The Narwhal (meaning "corpse whale" in Old Norse) is a rarely seen Arctic whale. This social whale is known for the very long tooth that males have.


What special feature does the male narwhal have?

Characteristically, the male narwhal is known for his tusk, which is actually one of his two teeth that happens to jut out beyond the confines of his mouth. There are exceptions; however, to this rule -- there are some female narwhals that also have this tusk, and some male narwhals have two tusks, in which case both teeth are outside the mouth.


What are the characteristics of the genus monodon?

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What is the genetic code for the narwhal tusk?

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The Narwhal has a curve in its mouth making it appear to smile all the time. The Narwhal has a large tusk that made reminded sailors of the mystical Unicorns.


Which mammal has the fewest teeth?

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What do you think of a narwhal?

A curiosity and a source of amazement are what I think of a narwhal. It's curious how a narwhal looks, what with its frontwards projecting tusk that really is one of two teeth. That tusk may be a reason for its survival and for its decline. For example, the tusk may help a narwhal navigate ocean waters. At the same time, the tusk lures hunters in search of fortune. Also, it's amazing how a narwhal adapts to a challenging environment. For example, a narwhal calls Arctic waters home. Its coloring apes and therefore blends in with the play of light and shadow in the Arctic Ocean's upper waters.


What kind of whale has been mistaken for a unicorn historically?

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