falcate
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The sei whale's smaller size and decidedly taller, more falcate dorsal fin located well more than one-third forward from the tail should prevent confusion with the blue whale.
From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David
Dorsal fin part gray, part black; tall and distinctly falcate.
From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David
The dorsal fin is small, located behind the midpoint of the back, and variable in shape from falcate to triangular.
From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David
Front outer angle of each front wing projecting into a falcate tip.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Weed, Clarence M.
Wings.—Falcate; oblong; commonly slightly united at the tip in front of and inclosing the falcate, usually slender, pointed keel.
From The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits by Parsons, Mary Elizabeth
