what is a description of the killer whale
The killer whale (scientifically known as orcinus orca) is a large oceanic marine mammal that is part of the toothed whale (odontoceti) suborder. The toothed whale suborder is comprised exclusively of whales, dolphins and porpoises that are born with teeth instead of baleen plates.While the killer whale carries the name âwhaleâ as part of its description this marine mammal is actually considered a dolphin.In addition to being known as the killer whale these marine mammals may also be referred to as the Blackfish or the Orca.he toothed whale suborder is comprised exclusively of whales, dolphins and porpoises that are born with teeth instead of baleen plates. While the killer whale carries the name âwhaleâ as part of its description this marine mammal is actually considered a dolphin.