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

  1. Physeteridae is a family of cetaceans that includes the sperm whale.
  2. Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales and among the largest animals on Earth.
  3. Physeteridae whales have a large, blocky head, a long, slender body, and a triangular dorsal fin.
  4. Sperm whales are found in all oceans, but they are most common in tropical and subtropical waters.
  5. Physeteridae whales are deep-diving animals that can stay submerged for over an hour.
  6. Sperm whales feed primarily on squid, but they will also eat fish and other marine animals.
  7. Physeteridae whales are social animals that live in groups of up to 20 individuals.
  8. Sperm whales communicate using a variety of sounds, including clicks, whistles, and moans.
  9. Physeteridae whales are hunted for their oil, meat, and spermaceti, a waxy substance used in cosmetics and candles.
  10. The International Whaling Commission banned commercial whaling of sperm whales in 1985.

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sperm whales

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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.