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baleen plate bristle

Term ID
UBERON:0012106
Synonyms
  • baleen plate fringe
  • fringe of baleen plate
Definition
A keratinous bristle that enables filter feeding in the mouth of mysticete whales. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/baleen
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