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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Whale, Killer
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Orca
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Orca
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Synonyms English:
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Killer Whale
Killer Whales
Orcinus orca
Whales, Killer
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Tree Number:
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B01.050.150.900.649.313.875.267.900
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Definition English:
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The species Orcinus orca, in the family Delphinidae, characterized by its black and white coloration, and huge triangular dorsal fin. It is the largest member of the DOLPHINS and derives its name from the fact that it is a fearsome predator. |
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History Note English:
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2006; use DOLPHINS 1998-2005
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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50385
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Unique Identifier:
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D050685
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Similar:
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DeCS
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