family physeteridae (Meaning)
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family physeteridae (n)
sperm whales
Synonyms & Antonyms of family physeteridae
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family physeteridae Sentence Examples
- Physeteridae is a family of cetaceans that includes the sperm whale.
- Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales and among the largest animals on Earth.
- Physeteridae whales have a large, blocky head, a long, slender body, and a triangular dorsal fin.
- Sperm whales are found in all oceans, but they are most common in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Physeteridae whales are deep-diving animals that can stay submerged for over an hour.
- Sperm whales feed primarily on squid, but they will also eat fish and other marine animals.
- Physeteridae whales are social animals that live in groups of up to 20 individuals.
- Sperm whales communicate using a variety of sounds, including clicks, whistles, and moans.
- Physeteridae whales are hunted for their oil, meat, and spermaceti, a waxy substance used in cosmetics and candles.
- The International Whaling Commission banned commercial whaling of sperm whales in 1985.
FAQs About the word family physeteridae
sperm whales
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Physeteridae is a family of cetaceans that includes the sperm whale.
Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales and among the largest animals on Earth.
Physeteridae whales have a large, blocky head, a long, slender body, and a triangular dorsal fin.
Sperm whales are found in all oceans, but they are most common in tropical and subtropical waters.
