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Structural: Streamlined for swimming, blowhole on the dorsal side for ease in breathing, elongated tail (flippers are actually fused hind limbs) for extra power/force in swimming, grooved throat (gullet) for increased volume of seawater for straining
Physiological: whales have high concentrations of myoglobin in their blood (holds more oxygen than hemoglobin)= this makes it easier for whales to stay down longer; myoglobin also compresses easier to combat the high pressures of the deep sea, whales have thick layers of blubber to insulate them from the cold depths of the sea (cold oceans in general), rather than teeth, blues have baleen plates (keratin filters for krill) used for straining metric tons of krill (and other small marine life) out of the ocean
behavioral: blues use their tongue to push seawater out through baleen plates after their mouths are closed (for filtering), blues always feed in the highest populations of krill (since krill move, this means blues move, following the migrations of krill with currents); females are often larger and will hover over calves to protect their young (pods of blues will keep calves centrally with larger adults on the peripheral edges.
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How many blue whales left in the world?
There are estimated to be around 10,000 to 25,000 blue whales left in the world. They are listed as endangered, and conservation efforts are in place to protect this species from further decline.
What other species might be a variation of the Humpback Whale?
The blue, fin, minke, gray, and sperm whale. These whales are not only species that might be a variation of Humpback whales but are acknowledged to have interactions with Humpback whales.
Do blue whales in a benthic zone?
Blue whales are not benthic animals, as they are pelagic mammals that primarily inhabit open ocean waters. They are known to dive deep to forage for food but do not reside in the benthic zone near the seabed.
Are blue herbivores?
Blue whales are carnivores, feeding on small crustacean's, plankton, and any small fish that get caught up when feeding.
Are blue whales carnivore herbivore or omnivore?
Blue whales are carnivores, technically, because they consume krill, tiny crustaceans related to shrimp. They siphon seawater through their jaws, using their baleen plates as sieves to extract their prey.
What are blue whales adaptations?
that is a very scientific questiongo to this web site=www.animaldiversity.com to find out.=
What are Structural adaptations for blue whale?
Structural adaptations of blue whales include their streamlined body shape, which reduces water resistance during swimming. They possess large, paddle-like flippers and a powerful, flat tail fluke that aid in propulsion. Additionally, their baleen plates allow them to efficiently filter small shrimp-like creatures, such as krill, from the water, enabling them to consume large amounts of food. Their size, being the largest animal on Earth, also helps in thermoregulation and deterring predators.
How are blue whales adapted?
How are blue whales adapted? How are blue whales adapted?
Can blue whales matewith other whales?
No. Blue whales only mate with other blue whales.
Are blue whales herbovores?
Blue whales are not herbivores. Instead, blue whales are carnivores. Blue whales diet consists of mainly Krill and Fish.
Are blue whales blue?
yes they are blue like all blue whales
What eats blue whales and humpback whales?
nothing eats alive blue whales
What are groups of blue whales could?
Although blue whales tend to be solitary creatures, the correct term for a group of any whales, including blue whales, is a pod. e.g. A pod of blue whales suggests that multiple whales are together.
Do blue whales have babies?
Yes Blue Whales do have babies
How are blue whales harmful?
Blue whales are not at all harmful.
How are blue whales classified?
blue whales are classified as mammals.
When do Blue Whales attack?
Blue whales never attack humans and in most countries it is illegal to kill blue whales but in some countries they do kill blue whales it is very sad i know
