Mixocetus Baleen Whale - Aliso Viejo, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 34.029 W 117° 42.543
11S E 434189 N 3714389
This is one of two parts in the earth cache here.
Waymark Code: WM9KN8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2010
Views: 8
"This skull of Mixocetus baleen whale was discovered during grading of this plaza. It is the second example of the species known to science. The first was found in Los Angles in 1931.
Mixocetus was one of the largest marine animals to inhabit this area in the Miocene Epoch, 10 to 12 million years ago. It grew to about 35 feet and fed on small fish which caught in brush-like baleen plates."
Group that erected the marker: Plaza de La Paz
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
27271 La Paz Road
Laguna Nigel, CA United States
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