What are the White Crusts on Whales? You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!

What are the White Crusts on Whales? You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!

Posted January 7, 2021

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Ever wondered what those white patches on whales are? You might think they’re just weird skin growths, and you’re not wrong. But when you look closer, these patches are crawling with tiny stowaways! Learn all about these mysterious passengers in a new episode of SciShow, hosted by Michael Aranda!

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Sources:
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Image Sources:
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/north-pacific-right-whale

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