BLUE WHALE Balaenoptera musculus. Meaning of scientific name: mouse-like finned whale (many think the name was meant as a joke, since blue whales are so large). On land an animal the size of a blue whale would be crushed by its own weight without the support of large heavy bones.Because its body is supported by water, as a sea animal, the need for heavy bones to support its weight disappeared.LUE WHALE Balaenoptera musculus. Meaning of scientific name: mouse-like finned whale (many think the name was meant as a joke, since blue whales are so large). On land an animal the size of a blue whale would be crushed by its own weight without the support of large heavy bones.
Be aware of the causes of hives. There are many different reasons a child may develop hives. Whether the hives are localized or widespread on your childâs, knowing what can cause hives may help you effectively treat the hives at home or decide to visit the pediatrician. 1  Foods such as shellfish, nuts, milk, and fruit may cause hives. 2  Hives from food usually go away within six hours of ingestion.
Infant botulism is caused by a neurotoxin produced by the spore-forming, anaerobic, gram-positive bacilli Clostridium botulinum, which is found globally in soil. Ingestion of spores leads to toxin synthesis and absorption from the infant's intestinal tract.Infant botulism is caused by toxin types A and B. 1 The ensuing neuroparalytic disease presents in a subacute manner, initially causing constipation followed by progressive weakness.ngestion of spores leads to toxin synthesis and absorption from the infant's intestinal tract. Infant botulism is caused by toxin types A and B. 1 The ensuing neuroparalytic disease presents in a subacute manner, initially causing constipation followed by progressive weakness.