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1. (noun) Balaenoptera, genus Balaenoptera
type genus of the Balaenopteridae

Definition of 'Balaenoptera'

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1. Balaenoptera
A genus of WHALES in the family Balaenopteridae, consisting of five species: Blue Whale, Bryde's Whale, FIN WHALE, Sei Whale, and MINKE WHALE. They are distinguished by a relatively slender body, a compressed tail stock, and a pointed snout.

'Balaenoptera' - Nearby Entries
balaenidae balaenoptera balaenoptera acutorostrata balaenoptera borealis balaenoptera musculus balaenoptera physalus balaenopteridae

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