41 whale anatomy diagram
Respiratory System. Since whales are mammals, they must breathe out of the water, like humans. Their respiratory system therefore functions similarly to that of land mammals, but has adaptations specific to their underwater environment. When the animal inhales, air passes through the blowhole, nasal duct, larynx, trachea, and lastly the lungs. Killer whales are marine animals of black color on the upper body with white spots on the sides of the belly distributed throughout the bottom. The two horizontal white spots at the height of their eyes give them more imposing and even threatening look. Its dorsal fin is one of the most important parts of their anatomy. The killer whale or orca (Orcinus orca) is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin Diagram showing a killer whale and scuba diver from the side: The whale is about. Size compared to an average human. Conservation status. Whale anatomy diagram