Monodon monoceros

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small Arctic whale species: Monodon monoceros is the scientific name for a specific type of toothed whale found in Arctic waters.
    • Characterized by a long, spiral tusk: The species is notable for the male's distinctive long, straight, spiraled ivory tusk, which is actually an elongated canine tooth.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The monodon monoceros is uniquely adapted to life in the icy Arctic seas.
    • Scientists are studying the behavior of the monodon monoceros, often called the narwhal.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific and zoological contexts: The term is used formally in taxonomy and marine biology to refer precisely to this species, distinguishing it from other cetaceans.
    • The genus Monodon contains only one extant species, Monodon monoceros.
Variants and Related Words
  • Narwhal (n): The common name for .
    • The narwhal's tusk has fascinated people for centuries.
  • Narwhale (n): An alternative, less common spelling for narwhal.
Synonyms
  • Narwhal: The common English name for the same animal.
  • Arctic whale: A descriptive term, though it refers to other species as well.
Related Phrases
  • "The unicorn of the sea": A popular idiom and nickname for the due to its long, spiral tusk resembling the horn of the mythical unicorn.
    • The monodon monoceros is often called the unicorn of the sea.
Noun
  1. small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk

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