Family Physeteridae (Noun)
Meaning
Sperm whales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Sperm whales belong to the family Physeteridae, which is a distinct group of cetaceans.
- The family Physeteridae is characterized by the presence of a massive forehead, known as the spermaceti organ.
- Sperm whales are the only living members of the family Physeteridae, which was once more diverse.
- The family Physeteridae is thought to have originated around 20 million years ago, during the early Miocene epoch.
- Fossil records indicate that the family Physeteridae was once more widespread and diverse, with several extinct species.