Balaenoptera (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Balaenopteridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Balaenoptera genus includes several species of large whales, such as the blue whale and the humpback whale.
- Balaenoptera is the type genus of the Balaenopteridae family, which comprises all the rorquals.
- The Balaenoptera genus is characterized by its streamlined body and powerful tail, allowing it to swim at high speeds.
- Balaenoptera species are found in all the world's oceans, from the Arctic to the Antarctic.
- The Balaenoptera genus is an important part of the marine ecosystem, playing a key role in the ocean's nutrient cycle.