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why are sperm whales called sperm whales?
5 Answers
- Elaine MLv 72 years ago
2 second google search dude, next time try that first.
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Etymology. The name sperm whale is a truncation of spermaceti whale. Spermaceti, originally mistakenly identified as the whales' semen, is the semi-liquid, waxy substance found within the whale's head.
Sperm whale - Wikipedia
- busterwasmycatLv 72 years ago
because the slimy stuff in the head of sperm whales (called spermeceti, or whale "seed") reminded whalers of sperm. Whalers really needed women on board, apparently.
- dewcoonsLv 72 years ago
The name comes from the oils found in the whale's head the whalers prized. It was thought to look like shale sperm, so the name "sperm whale" cam to be connected with this species of whale.
- Cal KingLv 72 years ago
when whalers cut one up, the fluid that comes out of the bump on its head has similar viscosity as sperm.
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- Anonymous2 years ago
Human beings can't think right without sex involved it has to be there in everything
