Concept information
Preferred term
Sperm Whale
Type
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Definition
- The species Physeter catodon (also called Physeter macrocephalus), in the family Physeteridae. The common name is derived from the milky wax substance in its head (spermaceti). The species also produces an intestinal secretion AMBERGRIS, which was previously used in perfumes. The sperm whale is the largest toothed MAMMAL in the world.
Broader concept
Synonym(s)
- Physeter catodon
- Physeter macrocephalus
- txid9755
Allowable Qualifier(s)
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In other languages
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French
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Grand cachalot
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Grand souffleur
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Physeter catodon
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Physeter macrocephalus
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Physétère
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txid9755
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-W13365PF-1
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