The stranding of rorqual whale Balaenoptera musculus (Linnaeus) in the Gulf of Mannar

Not Available The note embodies observations on the stranding of a rorqual whale Balaenoptera musculus (Linnaeus) measuring 6.35 m in total length in the shallow waters off Ovari on 20-12-1976. This is the first recorded instance of stranding of this species alive along this coast. General morpholog...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Srinivasan,A, Rajapandian,M E, Marichamy,R
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: MBAI 1984
Subjects:
rorqual whale
Balaenoptera musculus
Gulf of Mannar
Rorqual
Online Access:http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/56175
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Summary:Not Available The note embodies observations on the stranding of a rorqual whale Balaenoptera musculus (Linnaeus) measuring 6.35 m in total length in the shallow waters off Ovari on 20-12-1976. This is the first recorded instance of stranding of this species alive along this coast. General morphological features are given. Instances of strandings in other parts of the country are also listed. Not Available

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