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Which family does the orca belong to?
Which family does the orca belong to?
- Dolphin family (correct)
- Humpback whale family
- Beluga whale family
- Porpoise family
What is the orca's diet like?
What is the orca's diet like?
- They have a diverse diet (correct)
- They only eat baleen whale calves
- They only eat fish
- They only eat marine mammals
What is unique about orca populations?
What is unique about orca populations?
- They all have the same diet
- They are all black and white
- They are all the same size
- They have stable matrilineal family groups (correct)
Flashcards
Orca Family
Orca Family
Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family.
Orca Diet
Orca Diet
Orcas eat a varied diet including fish, seals, and even whales, depending on their pod's hunting specializations.
Orca Social Structure
Orca Social Structure
Orca societies are structured around stable matrilineal family groups, where offspring stay with their mother for life.