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humpback whale
noun
A baleen whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) having a rounded back and long knobby flippers. Humpback whales communicate using complex, distinctive songs that identify individuals and play an important role in mating.
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humpback whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
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