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A relatively small, dark gray to black baleen whale of the rorqual family (genus Balaenoptera), found in oceans worldwide and typically characterized by a distinct white band on each of its pectoral fins.

Usage Example

"During the marine biology expedition off the coast of Scotland, the researchers were thrilled to observe a rorqual briefly surfacing for air before diving back into the deep."

Strong
rorqual
Weak
whale
cetacean

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