Borealodon osedax, a new stem mysticete (Mammalia, Cetacea) from the Oligocene of Washington State and its implications for fossil whale-fall communities
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.182168
Abstract: Baleen whales (mysticetes) lack teeth as adults and instead filter feed using keratinous baleen plates. They do not echolocate with ultrasonic frequencies like toothed whales but are instead known for infrasonic acoustics. Both baleen and… read more here.
Keywords: new stem; washington state; borealodon osedax; oligocene washington ... See more keywords