Summary ²

The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the baleen whales (Mysticeti). At up to 29.9 metres (98 ft) in length and with a maximum recorded weight of 173 tonnes (190 short tons) and probably reaching over 181 tonnes (200 short tons), it is the largest animal known to have ever existed.

Fontes e Créditos

1. (c) NOAA Photo Library, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/noaaphotolib/5187320081/
2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balaenoptera_musculus

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• BioDiversity4All taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• ASM Mammal Diversity Database
• Atlas of Living Australia
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• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• CalPhotos
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• iNaturalist Mammal Working Group
• Maryland Biodiversity Project
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