Balaenopteridae (Noun)
Meaning
Rorquals; blue whales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Balaenopteridae, also known as rorquals, are the largest group of baleen whales and include species like the blue whale.
- Blue whales are a type of rorqual that belong to the family Balaenopteridae and are the largest animals to have ever lived.
- Whales belonging to the Balaenopteridae family are commonly known as rorquals, with the blue whale being the most prominent member.
- Researchers studied the behavior and social structures of the Balaenopteridae family, specifically focusing on blue whales and humpback whales.
- Scientists agree that blue whales and other Balaenopteridae family members use their vocalizations for various purposes including mating, migration, and foraging.