REPORT TEXT

NARWHAL

Guru Pengajar :
Surya Wirawan, S.Pd, M.Pd

Anggota Kelompok :
1. Ardi Maulana Ahmad (01)
2. I Putu Herry Purnama Sidhi (13)
3. I Wayan Oka Eswara Candrana (14)
4. Naila Turroja (20)
5. Ni Luh Putu Vedanta Arby A. (27)

TAHUN AJARAN 2023/2024

SMA NEGERI 1 KUTA
 PREFACE
Praise be to God Almighty for the blesssings of his grace, and that we were given the

opportunity to be able to compile a working paper entitled "Report Text of Narwhal". This

paper is structured so that readers can know the information about Narwhal. This paper was

compiled with help from various parties. Both parties come from outside as well as from

parties concerned itself. And because the aid and help of God Almighty, these papers can be

finally resolved.

This paper contains some general explanations and classifications about "Narwhal"

and was deliberately chosen because we were interested in the characteristics of the narwhal

itself. The compilers also thanked to Mr. Surya as the teacher in English subject. Who have

many profesors help compilers in order to ccomplete this paper

Hopefully this paper can give a broader insight to the reader. Although this paper has

advantages and disadvantages. Hopefully this paper can provide a wider insight to the reader.

Although this paper has advantages and disadvantages. we ask for suggestions and criticism.

Thank you.

Kuta, August 30th 2023

NeoZen
 CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the paper

Humans know only a small percentage of the ocean. There are various kinds of

animals and plants in it. Especially in the sea, there are many characteristics possessed

by animals in certain waters which are used to adapt and survive in their habitats. One

such example is the Narwhal. Narwhal is one of the mammals that has its own

characteristics which are very useful for survival and breeding, moreover the living

habitat of the Narwhal is cold waters. Narwhal has unique characteristics such as horns.

Narwhal horns have extraordinary horn qualities. But there are many theories that say

narwhal horns were used for somethingbut there are many theories that say narwhal

horns were used for something.

1.2 Problem formulation

1. What is the general classification of Narwhal?

2. What is the unique characteristic of Narwhal?

3. Where is the habitat of the Narwhal?

1.2 Purpose of the Paper

1. To find out the general classification of Narwhal?

2. To find out the unique characteristic of Narwhal

3. To know where’s the habitats of Narwhal

 CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION

2.1 General Classification of Narwhal

The narwhal, also known as a narwhale (Monodon monoceros), is a medium-

sized toothed whale that possesses a large "tusk" from a protruding canine tooth. It lives

year-round in the Arctic waters around Greenland, Canada and Russia. It is one of two

living species of whale in the family Monodontidae, along with the beluga whale, and

the only species in the genus Monodon. The narwhal males are distinguished by a

long, straight, helical tusk, which is an elongated upper left canine.

The narwhal was one of many species described by Carl Linnaeus in his

publication Systema Naturae in 1758. Narwhals are medium-sized whales and are

around the same size as beluga whales. Total length in both sexes, excluding the tusk of

the male, can range from 3.95 to 5.5 m (13 to 18 ft). Males, at an average length of 4.1

m (13.5 ft), are slightly larger than females, with an average length of 3.5 m (11.5 ft).

Typical adult body weight ranges from 800 to 1,600 kg (1,760 to 3,530 lb).The

pigmentation of narwhals is a mottled pattern, with blackish-brown markings over a

white background. They are darkest when born and become whiter with age; white

patches develop on the navel and genital slit at sexual maturity. Old males may be

almost pure white. Narwhals do not have a dorsal fin, possibly an evolutionary

adaptation to swimming easily under ice, to facilitate rolling, or to reduce surface

area and heat loss.

2.2 Unique Characteristic Of Narwhal

Their neck vertebrae are jointed, like those of land mammals, instead of being

fused together as in most whales, allowing a great range of neck flexibility. Both these

characteristics are shared by the fellow beluga whale. The tail flukes of female

narwhals have front edges that are swept back and those of males have front edges that

are more concave and lack a sweep-back. This is thought to be an adaptation for

reducing drag caused by the tusk.Proposed functions include use of the tusk as a

weapon, for opening breathing holes in sea ice, in feeding, as an acoustic organ and as a

secondary sex character. The leading theory has long been that the narwhal tusk serves

as a secondary sex character of males, for nonviolent assessment of hierarchical status

on the basis of relative tusk size

The tusk cannot serve a critical function for the animal's survival, as females—

which generally do not have tusks—typically live longer than males. Therefore, the

general scientific consensus is that the narwhal tusk is a sexual trait, much like the

antlers of a stag, the mane of a lion, or the feathers of a peacock.The tusks are

surrounded posteriorly, ventrally and laterally by several small vestigial teeth which

vary in morphology and histology. These teeth can sometimes be extruded from the

bone, but mainly reside inside open tooth sockets in the narwhal's snout alongside the

tusks. The varied morphology and anatomy of small teeth indicate a path of

evolutionary obsolescence, leaving the narwhal's mouth toothless.

 CHAPTER III
CONCLUSION

3.1 Conclusion

The narwhal is a medium-sized toothed whale found in Arctic waters, distinguished

by its helical tusk. It's one of two species in Monodontidae family, living around

Greenland, Canada, and Russia. Males have a long tusk, and both sexes reach lengths of

3.95 to 5.5 m. Their pigmentation changes with age, adapting for Arctic conditions, and

they lack a dorsal fin, likely an adaptation for swimming under ice. Narwhals have

flexible necks and distinct tail flukes. The tusk's purpose includes hierarchy assessment

and sexual traits for males, while females generally lack tusks. The surrounding vestigial

teeth suggest evolutionary tooth loss.

3.2 Suggestion