Balaenidae (Noun)
Meaning
Right whales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Balaenidae family, also known as right whales, includes three species: the northern right whale, the southern right whale, and the bowhead whale.
- Scientists are studying the migratory patterns of Balaenidae in the North Atlantic Ocean to better understand their behavior.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the Balaenidae population from the impacts of climate change and ship strikes.
- Researchers have been tracking the Balaenidae population in the Southern Ocean to monitor their feeding habits and social interactions.
- Historically, Balaenidae were heavily hunted for their oil and baleen, leading to significant declines in their populations.