family Platanistidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic family of aquatic mammals: "family Platanistidae" is the scientific name for a specific family of toothed whales commonly known as river dolphins. This family is distinct from oceanic dolphins.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Ganges river dolphin is a member of the family Platanistidae.
    • Conservation efforts are crucial for species within the family Platanistidae due to habitat threats.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The name is used in formal biological and zoological contexts to categorize a specific clade of cetaceans.
    • The phylogenetic study placed the fossil within the family Platanistidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Platanistid (adj/n): Pertaining to or a member of the family Platanistidae.
    • The researcher studied platanistid echolocation signals.
Synonyms
  • River dolphins: The common name for the members of this family.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term refers specifically to the biological family. It does not describe general dolphin behavior or characteristics but denotes a precise taxonomic group.
Noun
  1. river dolphins

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