How did sperm whales get their name?
The sperm whale gets its name from the word “spermaceti”. Do you know what spermaceti is? Spermaceti is found in an extraordinary storage tank in the whale’s huge square-shaped head. It is believed that spermaceti helps the whale to come to the surface quickly and easily after a deep dive.
Monday, January 7, 2008
How did sperm whales get their name?
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