Genus Delphinapterus (Noun)
Meaning
White whale.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The beluga whale, scientifically known as genus Delphinapterus, is a type of white whale that inhabits Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.
- Belugas are part of the genus Delphinapterus and can be easily recognized by their distinctive white color and rounded foreheads.
- In the wild, genus Delphinapterus, also known as beluga whales, can be found swimming in shallow coastal waters and river estuaries.
- Scientists have been studying the genus Delphinapterus to better understand the behavior and habitat of these white whales.
- The genus Delphinapterus consists of a single species, the beluga whale, which is also known as the sea canary due to its distinctive vocalizations.