whale: Classification

Whales are classified in the phylum Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Mammalia, order Cetacea.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Classification
• Whaling
• Toothless Whales
• Toothed Whales
• Types of Whales
• Characteristics and Behavior
• Bibliography

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