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Prehistoric whale reveals extreme skull asymmetry
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a technology story. Phys.org Breaking News is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 9 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC. The headline in use is “Prehistoric whale reveals extreme skull asymmetry”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
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Sperm whales and pygmy sperm whales are known among mammals for their unusually shaped heads. Unlike most vertebrates, which are bilaterally symmetrical, toothed whales have asymmetrical skulls that accommodate highly specialized organs used for echolocation and sound production.
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