When it comes to the various types of seasons for marine mammals such as whales their seasons can be broken down into two primary seasons known as mating season and feeding season. Depending on the species of whale and where they live their mating season can vary, but it typically occurs during the colder fall and winter months where whales can take …
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Cetaceans are mammals that have adapted to aquatic life and live exclusively in the water. The term Cetacea in biological terms means whale or (originally) large sea animal. There are three types of marine mammals that compose the cetacean species which include whales, dolphins and porpoises. Although the term whale can be used to refer to all cetaceans it usually …
Krill are small shrimp like crustaceans that live in the ocean. Although small in size (measuring about 2 inches on average) they play a very important role in the regulation of our oceanic ecosystem and food chain. Hundreds of animals and marine species (such as fish, squid, penguins and whales) rely on krill as a primary source of …
When it comes to the materials that make up whale teeth, the outer layer of the toothed whale teeth is composed of cementum cells (a significantly calcified substance) that overlay dentine cells. Assuming the cementum is removed from the whale’s teeth, you could see the layer of enamel underneath the cementum. On the other hand, …
Historically fish have existed for 500 million years and have been idolized as deities in certain religious groups, featured in some of the most popular artwork in history, made the center of countless stories in mythology, become household pets for both the middle and upper class families, gained celebrity status in Hollywood (movies such as Finding Nemo, Finding Dory, …
