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How much spermaceti can a sperm whale have in its body?

Question #151254. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Jun 13 2024.
Originally posted Jun 13 2024 8:25 PM.

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Up to 1,900 litres or 500 U.S. gallons!

A sperm whale's head cavity contains spermaceti, a waxy substance. These animals have a spermaceti organ inside their heads which produces it.

The function of the spermaceti may relate to a whale's buoyancy control, be part of its echolocation apparatus, or both.

Since the 1600s, whalers have extracted spermaceti for use in candles, textiles and cosmetics.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spermaceti
Response last updated by psnz on Jun 13 2024.
Jun 13 2024, 8:26 PM
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