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hyperodontidae

/ˌhaɪ.pə.rəʊˈdɒn.tɪ.diː/

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noun

formalcommonscientific/ˌhaɪ.pə.rəʊˈdɒn.tɪ.diː/

proper noun

A taxonomic family of beaked whales, formerly sometimes classified within the family Physeteridae.

  • 🇷🇺Таксономическое семейство клюворылых китов, ранее иногда классифицировавшееся в составе семейства Physeteridae.
  1. Beaked whales C2 formal scientific

    A family of toothed whales, known as beaked whales, characterized by a long, beak-like snout.

    • The Hyperodontidae family includes many deep-diving whale species.
    • Researchers study Hyperodontidae to understand their echolocation abilities.
    • Some members of Hyperodontidae are rarely seen due to their deep-sea habitat.

    🇷🇺Клюворылые киты

    Synonyms: ziphiidae