Tursiops
Definition
Noun: - A genus of marine mammals within the family Delphinidae, commonly known as bottlenose dolphins. This genus includes the most familiar and widely studied dolphin species.
Usage
- The word "Tursiops" is used as a proper noun in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific genus of dolphins. It is often followed by a species name, such as (the common bottlenose dolphin).
Examples
- Scientific Classification:
- The genus Tursiops is known for its high intelligence and complex social structures.
- Researchers are studying communication patterns in Tursiops.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, "Tursiops" is the genus name. The full scientific name of an organism includes the genus and species (e.g., for the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin).
Variants and Related Words
- Tursiops truncatus (n): The species name for the common bottlenose dolphin.
- Tursiops aduncus (n): The species name for the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin.
- Bottlenose dolphin (n): The common name for dolphins of the genus .
Synonyms
- Bottlenose dolphin genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the same taxonomic group.
Notes
- "Tursiops" is a specialized term primarily used in biology, marine science, and zoology. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.
Noun
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a genus of Delphinidae
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