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ziphiidae

/zɪˈfaɪ.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/zɪˈfaɪ.ɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство китообразных, широко известных как клюворылые киты, характеризующееся удлинёнными мордами и отличительным клювообразным внешним видом.

A taxonomic family of cetaceans, commonly known as beaked whales, characterized by elongated snouts and a distinctive beak-like appearance.

proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of cetaceans known as beaked whales, characterized by elongated snouts and a dorsal fin set far back on the body.

    ruКлюворылые киты

    • The Ziphiidae family includes over 20 species of beaked whales.
    • Researchers study Ziphiidae to understand deep-diving marine mammals.
    • Beaked whales, or Ziphiidae, are rarely seen due to their deep-sea habitat.