Humpback whale blowhole, Megaptera novaeangliae, #27041

Humpback whale blowhole, showing twin nares (nostrils) which have a few small parasites clinging to the whale's skin around the blowhole openings., Megaptera novaeangliae, natural history stock photograph, photo id 27041
Humpback whale blowhole, showing twin nares (nostrils) which have a few small parasites clinging to the whale's skin around the blowhole openings.

Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Santa Rosa Island, California
Image ID: 27041
Format: Digital 3:2
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