Annotated checklist and key to the cetaceans of Texas waters.

Date

1974

Authors

Schmidly, D.J.
Melcher, B.A.

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Abstract

Data are presented on six families and 16 species of cetaceans known to inhabit Texas waters. Exact localities where these whales and dolphins have been sighted or washed ashore are given. A simplified key is presented to aid in the identification of each species.

Description

p. 453-464.

Keywords

marine mammals, cetology, check lists, identification keys, cetaceans, biogeography, taxonomy

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