The species Delphinapterus leucas, in the family Monodontidae, found primarily in the Arctic Ocean and adjoining seas. They are small WHALES lacking a dorsal fin.
Synonyms: White Whale, Whale, White, White Whales, Beluga Whale, Delphinapterus leucas, Beluga Whales, txid9749, Whales, White
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2006; see WHALES 1998-2005 ,2006; use WHALES 1998-2005
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D050643
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