What is another word for Family Balaenopteridae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli bˈaliːnˌɒptəɹˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
The Family Balaenopteridae is a group of marine mammals that includes the largest animals on Earth, the whales. Synonyms for this family include the rorquals, which is derived from the Norwegian word "rorqual" meaning furrow or fold, describing the folds on their throat. Another synonym is the whalebone whales, a name from the time when baleen (whalebone) was used for corsets, umbrella ribs, and other goods. Also, the family is sometimes referred to as the great whales or the common rorqual whales. These majestic creatures are found in oceans all around the world, and their size and beauty continue to captivate people all over the globe.
