delphinus delphis

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A species of dolphin: "Delphinus delphis" is the scientific name for the common dolphin, a marine mammal known for its distinctive black-and-white coloration and acrobatic behavior, often leaping high out of the water.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of Delphinus delphis.
    • A pod of Delphinus delphis was spotted off the coast, delighting the boaters with their leaps.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used formally in biological and zoological texts to refer specifically to this species, distinguishing it from other dolphins.
    • The genus Delphinus contains two species, with Delphinus delphis being the more widespread.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common dolphin: The standard English common name for .
  • Short-beaked common dolphin: A more precise common name often used to distinguish it from the long-beaked common dolphin ().
Synonyms
  • Common dolphin
  • Short-beaked dolphin
Related Phrases
  • Pod of Delphinus delphis: A social group of these dolphins.
    • The marine survey recorded a large pod of Delphinus delphis.
Related Terminology
  • Cetacean: The order of marine mammals that includes dolphins, whales, and porpoises.
  • Odontocete: The suborder of toothed whales, which includes .
Noun
  1. black-and-white dolphin that leaps high out of the water;

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