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Killer Whale Orcinus orca

Classification

Delphinidae [family]
Orcinus [genus] (1)
orca [species]

Classification

Delphinidae [family]
Orcinus [genus] (1)
orca [species]

Literature

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  • Debrot, A.O., Witte, R.H. & Scheidat, M. 2011. The marine mammals of the Dutch Caribbean: a comparison between EEZ sectors, contrasts and concerns. 8pp. IMARES, Den Helder.
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  • WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. www.marinespecies.org. [link]