Incidence of ambergris washed ashore

Ambergris is a valuable substance obtained from Sperm whale. It is either found floating in the sea or obtained by cutting open theanimal. It is produced in the intestine and retained mostly in the colon. Ambergris is a solid inflamable waxy substance.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rao, K V S Seshagiri
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: CMFRI 1993
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Online Access:http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/6601/
http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/6601/1/Incidence_of_ambergris_washed_ashore.pdf
Description
Summary:Ambergris is a valuable substance obtained from Sperm whale. It is either found floating in the sea or obtained by cutting open theanimal. It is produced in the intestine and retained mostly in the colon. Ambergris is a solid inflamable waxy substance.