Finback Whale (Noun)
Meaning
Large flat-headed whalebone whale having deep furrows along the throat; of Atlantic and Pacific.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The finback whale is a large and elusive creature, rarely seen by humans in its natural habitat.
- Scientists have been studying the finback whale's migration patterns for years, but much remains unknown.
- The finback whale's distinctive deep furrows along its throat make it easily identifiable among other whale species.
- In the 19th century, finback whales were heavily hunted for their whalebone, leading to a significant decline in their population.
- Researchers on the research vessel spent hours observing a finback whale feeding on krill in the open waters of the Pacific Ocean.