Genus Delphinus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Delphinidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Delphinus is the type genus of the Delphinidae family, commonly known as oceanic dolphins.
- The genus Delphinus includes the short-beaked common dolphin and the long-beaked common dolphin.
- The common dolphins of the genus Delphinus are highly social marine mammals.
- Researchers study the genus Delphinus to understand the behavior and communication patterns of dolphins.
- In the context of marine biology, the genus Delphinus plays a crucial role in understanding dolphin evolution and conservation.