baleen
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In addition to size, E.G.F. is also important for the development of teeth — which baleen whales don’t have.
From New York Times
However, since dolphins are much closer to humans in intelligence than rodents, additional research in more dolphins and other marine mammals such as baleen whales, would be helpful for understanding how Alzheimer's manifests.
From Salon
The new paper calculates that the world’s current population of baleen whales stores an estimated 2 million metric tons of carbon, while their “whale falls” sequester 60,000 metric tons.
From Seattle Times
The farthingale sleeve is made from a thick cotton material called fustian, stitched with 14 casings of linen each containing a hoop of baleen, also known as whalebone.
From BBC
This fossil, which was known to researchers, was certainly from a large cetacean and most likely a baleen whale, Dr. Boessenecker said.
From New York Times
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