New Whales of 2000- part 6

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Tadoussac

a beluga-like shape on the left fluke inspired this name, based on a village in northern Quebec where beluga whales congregate

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Tapetum

the eye shine of cates is brought to mind by the two white spots in the center of the tail

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Tines

marks on the upper edge of the right fluke resemble the tines of a fork

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Turbine

a three-bladed propeller can be seen in the left fluke

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Ultrasound

the markings on the left fluke give the appearance of an ultrasound picture

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