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physeteridae

/ˌfɪs.ɪˈtɛr.ɪ.diː/

Tradução: Termo taxonômico científico que designa a família de mamíferos marinhos conhecidos como cachalotes.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˌfɪs.ɪˈtɛr.ɪ.diː/

nome próprio

A scientific taxonomic term referring to a family of marine mammals, commonly known as sperm whales.

  • 🇵🇹Termo taxonômico científico que designa a família de mamíferos marinhos conhecidos como cachalotes.
  1. Sperm whales C2 formal scientific

    A family of toothed whales, commonly known as sperm whales, characterized by their large heads and the presence of spermaceti oil.

    • The Physeteridae family includes the largest of the toothed whales.
    • Researchers study the social behavior of Physeteridae in the deep ocean.
    • The sperm whale, a member of Physeteridae, can dive to great depths.

    🇵🇹Cachalotes