Identify whether the described trait belongs to a dolphin or a porpoise.

1)Hooked or curve dorsal fin
2)Spade-shaped teeth
3)Smaller mouth
4)Prominent, elongated beaks
5)Conical (cone) shaped teeth
6)Triangular dorsal fin

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Here's the identification of each trait based on whether it belongs to a dolphin or a porpoise:

  1. Hooked or curved dorsal fin - Dolphin
  2. Spade-shaped teeth - Porpoise
  3. Smaller mouth - Porpoise
  4. Prominent, elongated beaks - Dolphin
  5. Conical (cone) shaped teeth - Dolphin
  6. Triangular dorsal fin - Porpoise

To summarize:

  • Dolphins typically have hooked or curved dorsal fins, prominent beaks, and conical-shaped teeth.
  • Porpoises have spade-shaped teeth, smaller mouths, and triangular dorsal fins.