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A whale's tail is called a fluke
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∙ 11y agoA whale's tail is called a fluke.
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What is the end of a whales tale called?
First the tail stock then the flukes are the part at the end of the tail.
What is it called when whales stick their tail out of the water and swing it around and then slap it on the water surface?
The Tail Slap or Tail Lob is what you are describing. The meaning of this behavior is not really known, it has been suspected to mean it is a way to ward off other whales, or to invite other whales to join a group.
What is it called when a whale sticks its tail out of the water swings it around and slaps the waters surface?
A whale slapping its tail on the surface of the water is usually simply called a tail slap. This is quite common among whales when socializing or after being disturbed. It may be a form of play or communication, or an attempt by the whale to stun its prey by making a loud noise and creating pressure waves.
Are the powerful tail fins of a whale called flippers or flukes?
Whales' front limbs are called fins. Only some whales have back limbs, which are very small. The tail is divided into two extensions called flukes. Most whales also have a dorsal fin.
Do sharks or whales have a horizontal tail?
whales are the ones that have a horizontal tail with all the sea mammals. sharks and every sea creature has a vertical tail for every sea creature that breaths with the gillsilts.
Do whales have long tails?
Sort of. The Sperm whales tail is about 6-7 metres long.
How long is a gray whales tail?
Ten feet
Why are pilot whales called whales if they are dolphins?
Some small whales are called dolphins, but small whales are still whales.
What are100 whales called?
One hundred whales are called school of Whales.
How does a killer whales tail help them?
it helps them attack predators.
How much does a blue whales tail weight?
About half a ton.
Does sperm whales have limbs?
They have the tail and their flippers. Some whales have vestigial(undeveloped) leg bones embedded in their tails.
