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monodontidae

/ˌmɒn.əʊˈdɒn.tɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌmɒn.əʊˈdɒn.tɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство зубатых китов, широко известных как нарвалы и белухи, характеризующееся отсутствием спинного плавника и отличительными особенностями черепа.

A taxonomic family of toothed whales, commonly known as narwhals and belugas, characterized by their lack of a dorsal fin and distinctive skull features.

proper noun

  1. Family of toothed whalesB2formalscientific

    A family of cetaceans that includes narwhals and belugas, characterized by a distinctive melon on the head and the absence of a dorsal fin in most species.

    ruСемейство нарваловых

    • Monodontidae, commonly known as white whales, are found in Arctic and sub‑Arctic waters.
    • The narwhal is a member of the Monodontidae family, noted for its long tusk.
    • Belugas belong to the same family Monodontidae as the narwhals.
Forms
  • monodontidae plural form
  • monodontidae' possessive plural form
  • monodontidae's possessive singular form