What whale has brushes in it's mouth?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

A baleen whale has a baleen plate attached to the roof of the mouth. The outer edge of the plate is straight, while the inner edge and tip have brushlike bristles that trap small marine life that is then swallowed by the whale.

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