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False Killer Whale Illustration

Detailed Description

Illustration of a false killer whale, killed along the Alcamo coast in 1729. This illustration was included in Mongitore’s works and was used by Rafinesque as the basis for Delphinus dalippus Rafinesque.

Sources/Usage

Image courtesy of the General Research Division, New York Public Library

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