Hubbs’ Beaked-Whale Tooth Replicas
$43.00
The Hubb’s beaked whale tooth replicas feature a flat, tusk-like shape found in mature males that displays the dental traits of this North Pacific whale.
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Description
Hubb’s beaked whale tooth replicas measure (Left) 6.0 x 4.0 x 0.25 and (Right) 6.0 x 4.25 x 0.25 inches. Mesoplodon carlhubbsi are museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Hubb’s beaked whales live strictly in the cold waters of the North Pacific Ocean. This species takes its name from marine biologist Carl Hubbs, who identified the first specimen in 1945. Like its relatives, this whale features a long, prominent snout and a sturdy body.
Adult males grow two flat, tusk-like teeth that emerge from the middle of the lower jaw. They use these teeth as weapons to fight other males for social standing. These battles leave the whales with long, white scars on their skin. They eat a diet of squid and deep-water fish.
Scientific Information
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Artiodactyla
- Infraorder: Cetacea
- Family: Ziphiidae
- Genus: Mesoplodon
- Species: M. carlhubbsi
- Binomial name: Mesoplodon carlhubbsi
- Conservation status: Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1)
The Hubb’s beaked whale tooth replicas adds a North Pacific specimen to your marine collection. You can pair it with a Cuvier’s beaked whale tooth pair replicas to see the different shapes of deep-sea divers’ teeth.
For a look at whale ancestors, adding the jagged Zygorhiza whale molar tooth replica will add interesting viewing for your visitors. Including a Baird’s beaked what tooth replicas completes the set with the largest member of the ziphiid family.
Additional information
| Weight | 4.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.0 × 4.25 × 0.25 in |
