Fin Whale [Oopsacas fin]
Description
The Fin Whale is the second-largest species on Earth after the blue whale. It has a distinct ridge along its back behind the dorsal fin, which gives it the nickname 'razorback'. Its body is dark grey or brownish-grey dorsally and white ventrally. The fin whale is a fast swimmer and primarily feeds on small schooling fish, squid, and crustaceans including krill.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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| Family |
Farreidae
Farreidae
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| Genus |
Oopsacas
Oopsacas
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