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platanistidae

/pləˈtæn.ɪ.stɪ.diː/

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noun

/pləˈtæn.ɪ.stɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство речных дельфинов, включающее несколько видов пресноводных китообразных, обитающих в реках Южной Америки и Азии.

A taxonomic family of river dolphins, comprising several species of freshwater cetaceans found in rivers of South America and Asia.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of toothed whales, commonly known as river dolphins, that inhabit freshwater rivers and estuaries in South Asia and South America.

    ruРечные дельфины

    • The Platanistidae family includes the Ganges river dolphin and the Indus river dolphin.
    • River dolphins from the Platanistidae family are known for their long, slender snouts.
    • Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of Platanistidae species.