platanistidae

Thân thiện

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of toothed whales: Platanistidae is the scientific family name for a specific group of cetaceans commonly known as river dolphins.
   • River dolphins: This term refers collectively to the dolphin species that primarily inhabit freshwater river systems, as opposed to oceanic environments.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Platanistidae family includes species like the Ganges river dolphin.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the Platanistidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used in biological and zoological classifications to denote this specific family within the order Cetacea.
  • The phylogenetic study focused on the evolutionary history of the Platanistidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Platanistid (adj/n): Pertaining to or a member of the Platanistidae family.
  • The researcher studied platanistid behavior.

Synonyms

• River dolphins: The common name for the members of this family.

Học thuật

Noun

1. river dolphins

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Platanistidae
• family Platanistidae