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spherical lesion found in a rib of a dead sperm whale
TELLTALE CLUES—A spherical lesion found in a rib of a dead sperm whale that beached on Nantucket was likely caused by nitrogen bubbles hat formed when the whale rose too rapidly from high-pressure depths. The bubbles obstruct blood flow and lead to bone damage. (Photo by Tom Kleindinst, WHOI)
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