Balaenoptera Borealis (Noun)
Meaning
Similar to but smaller than the finback whale.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sei whale, or balaenoptera borealis, is similar to but smaller than the finback whale and is often difficult to distinguish.
- Sei whales, known scientifically as balaenoptera borealis, tend to avoid vessels, and can usually only be observed when in groups with other species like finbacks.
- Due to the difficulty in identifying them at a distance, there are only estimates on the worldwide population of balaenoptera borealis.
- When the international ban on hunting of blue and finback whales came into effect, hunters started focusing on other large whales, such as the balaenoptera borealis.
- Sei whales or balaenoptera borealis usually are faster swimmers compared to finback whales.