STRUCTURE AND PROPORTIONS OF THE SPERMACETI ORGAN IN THE SPERM \VHALE

As a basis for understanding the function of the spermaceti organ of the sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus L., details of the structure and proportions of the head, skin, blubber and lungs of the adult whale are described.

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Summary:As a basis for understanding the function of the spermaceti organ of the sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus L., details of the structure and proportions of the head, skin, blubber and lungs of the adult whale are described.