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ziphioid (n.)
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ziphioid Sentence Examples
- The ziphioid beaked whale is a deep-diving species found in tropical and temperate oceans worldwide.
- Ziphioid whales have distinctive beaks and lack teeth in their lower jaws.
- The Cuvier's beaked whale, a ziphioid species, is known for its deep echolocation clicks.
- Ziphioids are highly adapted to diving to extreme depths, with specialized physiological adaptations.
- The pygmy sperm whale, another ziphioid species, exhibits cooperative hunting behavior.
- The true's beaked whale, a ziphioid, is considered one of the most endangered cetacean species.
- Ziphioid whales play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as predators and prey.
- The study of ziphioids contributes to our understanding of deep-sea biology and conservation.
- The name "ziphioid" is derived from the Greek word "xiphos," meaning "sword," referring to the shape of their beaks.
- Ziphioid whales face threats from human activities such as overfishing, habitat loss, and noise pollution.
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The ziphioid beaked whale is a deep-diving species found in tropical and temperate oceans worldwide.
Ziphioid whales have distinctive beaks and lack teeth in their lower jaws.
The Cuvier's beaked whale, a ziphioid species, is known for its deep echolocation clicks.
Ziphioids are highly adapted to diving to extreme depths, with specialized physiological adaptations.
