genus Hyperoodon
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of cetaceans: "Genus Hyperoodon" is the scientific name for a genus of beaked whales within the family Ziphiidae, commonly known as bottle-nosed whales.
Usage
- The term "genus Hyperoodon" is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and discuss the specific group of marine mammals containing the bottle-nosed whales.
- It is typically used with a singular verb when referring to the genus as a single taxonomic unit.
Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Hyperoodon is distinguished by its pronounced beak and bulging forehead.
- Researchers are studying the diving behavior of species within the genus Hyperoodon.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify the rank above species and below family.
- The family Ziphiidae includes the genus Hyperoodon and several other genera of beaked whales.
Variants and Related Words
- Hyperoodon (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in technical writing.
- The Hyperoodon ampullatus (Northern bottlenose whale) is the best-known species.
- Bottlenose whale (n): The common name for whales of this genus.
- Bottlenose whales are deep-diving cetaceans.
Synonyms
- Bottle-nosed whale genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name.
- (No direct single-word synonyms exist for scientific genus names; they are unique identifiers.)
Related Phrases
- Species of Hyperoodon: Refers to the individual species within this genus, such as and .
- Both species of Hyperoodon are found in cold temperate to polar waters.
Noun
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bottle-nosed whales
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