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beaked whale

/biːkt weɪl/

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/biːkt weɪl/C1formalscientific
  • ruЛюбой из различных зубатых китов семейства Ziphiidae, характеризующийся длинным клювовидным рылом. Это глубоководные морские млекопитающие, обитающие в океанах по всему миру.

Any of various toothed whales of the family Ziphiidae, characterized by a long, beak-like snout. They are deep-diving marine mammals found in oceans worldwide.

  1. Deep-diving marine mammalC1formal

    Any of various toothed whales of the family Ziphiidae, characterized by a long, beak-like snout and deep-diving habits.

    ruГлубоководное морское млекопитающее

    • The beaked whale is known for its ability to dive to extreme depths.
    • Researchers recently discovered a new species of beaked whale.
    • Beaked whales are rarely seen because they spend most of their time in deep ocean waters.