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Yes, these animals are vertebrates because they do have an internal skeleton and a backbone made up of vertebrae plus the other characteristics of a vertebrate. Although they are called "Killer Whales", the Orca is not actually a whale. They are the largest member of the dolphins. Orca are dolphins, dolphins are mammals, all mammals are vertebrates.
For more information on vertebrates and invertebrates, see the related questions.
A killer whale is considered a type of vertebrate. It is a type of mammal, and they are vertebrates with spines.
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Is an orca a vertabrate?
Yes, an Orca (Killer Whale) has an internal skeleton and a spine, so is a vertebrate.
Is the orca whale endangered?
the orca whale can be endangered but i think it is not endangered
Is a killer whale an orca?
Yes they are the same killer whale is another name for Orca's. :)
Is orca a killer whale?
Yes, an orca and a killer whale are the same mammal.
What is another name for the killer whale?
Orca.
What is the largest species of dolphins?
The killer whale (orca)
What is a name for a orca whale?
Killer whale.
What type of whale is an orca?
Killer Whale
Is a orca whale a carnivore Herbivore omnivore?
The orca or killer whale is a carnivore. It is also not a true whale, but a large dolphin species.
What is the name of an orca female?
The name of a female orca or killer whale is a cow. The name of a male killer whale is a bull and the name of a baby killer whale is a calf!
Is orca another name for killer whales?
Orcinus Orca Killer Whale blackfish
Are orca whales vertebrate?
yes they are vertebrates!
