Physeter macrocephalus Linnaeus, 1758
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Physeter macrocephalus Linnaeus, 1758

TitlePhyseter macrocephalus Linnaeus, 1758
ArtistL. Stejneger
Date2 Jun 1892 19th century
MediumCast
OriginNikoloki, Bering Island, Kamchatka, Russia, Asia, North Pacific Ocean
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Physeter macrocephalus Linnaeus, 1758” is a work by L. Stejneger, dated 2 Jun 1892. It is executed in cast. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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