Cetaceous (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to whales and dolphins etc.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The new cetaceous research center aims to study and protect marine mammals in their natural habitats.
- Scientists have been studying the unique cetaceous behaviors exhibited by orcas in the wild.
- A team of marine biologists set out to survey the area's cetaceous population and assess any damage caused by pollution.
- Many cetaceous species are threatened by the effects of climate change and overfishing.
- By studying the cetaceous fossils found in the region, researchers can gain insight into the evolution of these marine mammals.