Delphinidae (Noun)
Meaning
Dolphins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Delphinidae family consists of 37 species of dolphins, including the bottlenose dolphin and the orca.
- Delphinidae are highly social marine mammals that live in groups called pods.
- Scientists have been studying the behavior of Delphinidae in their natural habitats for decades.
- The Delphinidae family is closely related to whales and porpoises, but they are more adapted to life in shallow waters.
- Researchers have made several important discoveries about the Delphinidae's ability to communicate with each other using a variety of clicks and whistles.