Definitions for bowhead whale
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1. bowhead, bowhead whale, Greenland whale, Balaena mysticetusnoun

   large-mouthed Arctic whale

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1. bowhead whalenoun

   A bowhead

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1. Bowhead whale

   The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is a species of baleen whale belonging to the family Balaenidae and is the only living representative of the genus Balaena. It is the only baleen whale endemic to the Arctic and subarctic waters, and is named after its characteristic massive triangular skull, which it uses to break through Arctic ice. Other common names of the species included the Greenland right whale, Arctic whale, steeple-top, and polar whale.Bowheads have the largest mouth of any animal representing almost one-third of the length of the body, the longest baleen plates with a maximum length of 4 metres (13 feet) and may be the longest-lived mammals, with the ability to reach an age of more than 200 years.The bowhead was an early whaling target. Their population was severely reduced before a 1966 moratorium was passed to protect the species. Of the five stocks of bowhead populations, three are listed as "endangered", one as "vulnerable", and one as "lower risk, conservation dependent" according to the IUCN Red List. The global population is assessed as of least concern.

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1. bowhead whale

   The bowhead whale is a species of baleen whale that is known for its distinctive bow-shaped skull, which is used to break through Arctic ice. It is one of the largest species of whale, reaching lengths up to 60 feet, and it is also one of the longest-living mammals, with some individuals estimated to be over 200 years old. Bowhead whales are found primarily in the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean and are known for their thick blubber layer which helps them survive in such extreme conditions. Their diet mainly consists of plankton and small crustaceans.

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1. Bowhead whale

   The bowhead whale is a baleen whale of the right whale family Balaenidae, in suborder Mysticeti and genus Balaena. A stocky dark-colored whale without a dorsal fin, it can grow to 20 m in length. This thick-bodied species can weigh 75 tonnes to 100 tonnes, second only to the blue whale, although the bowhead's maximum length is less than several other whales. It lives entirely in fertile Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, unlike other whales that migrate to feed or reproduce to low latitude waters. It was also known as Greenland right whale or Arctic whale. American whalemen called it the steeple-top, polar whale, or Russia or Russian whale. The bowhead has the largest mouth of any animal. The bowhead was an early whaling target. Its population was severely reduced before a 1966 moratorium. The population is estimated to be over 24,900 worldwide, down from an estimated 50,000 before whaling.

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1. Bowhead Whale

   The species Balaena mysticetus, in the family Balaenidae, found in the colder waters of the Northern Hemisphere. The common name is derived from the extreme arching of the lower jaw.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bowhead whale in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bowhead whale in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of bowhead whale in a Sentence

1. Owen Mason:

   When you're looking at the site from a little ways away, it looks like a bowhead [whale] coming to the surface.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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5. ^ Wikidata
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