Bottle-nosed Dolphin (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several dolphins with rounded forehead and well-developed beak; chiefly of northern Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bottle-nosed dolphin is known for its agility and playful behavior in the water.
- During the boat tour, we encountered a pod of bottle-nosed dolphins swimming and leaping alongside the vessel.
- Researchers have been studying the communication patterns of the bottle-nosed dolphin for several years.
- In the Mediterranean, the bottle-nosed dolphin is considered a protected species due to overfishing and habitat loss.
- The bottle-nosed dolphin's unique rounded forehead and beak distinguish it from other dolphin species.