BMB's Whale Facts
Thursday, January 8, 2015
WF#4: Humpback Whale Scientific Name Part 2
The first part of the scientific name of humpback whales is "Megaptera," which means "Big Winged." This is referring to the humpback's distinctive long, wing-like pectoral fins, which are 1/3 of their body length.
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