Killer whale
A species of Killer whale, Also known as Blackfish Scientific name : Orcinus orca Genus : Killer whale
Killer whale, A species of Killer whale
Also known as:
Blackfish
Botanical name: Orcinus orca
Genus: Killer whale
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Killer whales are social animals that have a complex population structure. The smallest unit is the mother line, a very close association of whales related to the mother. The transmission of certain hunting tactics and vocalizations to young animals can be observed both at the level of the mother line and at higher population levels, which is sometimes assessed as a culture. The worldwide orca population can be divided into different ecotypes, which differ in their physique, their vocalizations and their behavior. Whether the ecotypes represent individual species is the subject of scientific discussion - in particular, however, it is striking that members of different ecotypes do not cross. DNA analyzes from 2010 suggest that several species and subspecies need to be separated.
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