Phylum Chordata Bateson, 1885 - chordates
   Subphylum Vertebrata Cuvier, 1812 - vertebrates see Infraphylum Vertebrata Lamarck, 1801
     Class Mammalia Linnaeus, 1758 - mammals
       Order Cetacea Brisson, 1762 - whales, dolphins, and porpoises see Infraorder Cetacea Brisson, 1762
         1 Suborder Odontoceti Flower, 1867 - toothed whales see Parvorder Odontoceti Flower, 1867
         2 Suborder Mysticeti Cope, 1891 - baleen whales see Parvorder Mysticeti Cope, 1891