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Description: A baleen from a Pygmy Right whale, found on the east coast of Flinders Island. It consists of a curved piece of thin bone with a fringed edge. Pygmy Right whales feed on krill and plankton and the fringes filter these small sea creatures. The whale would have had a pair of baleens. Format: realia Object: parts of whales Titles: Pygmy Right Whale Baleen Subjects: whales Places: Flinders Island, Tasmania Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00585 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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