Genus Megaptera (Noun)
Meaning
Humpback whales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Humpback whales belong to the genus Megaptera, which is a group of large baleen whales.
- The genus Megaptera is characterized by the distinctive body shape and acrobatic displays of humpback whales.
- Scientists have been studying the genus Megaptera to learn more about the behavior and migration patterns of humpback whales.
- Humpback whales are the only living species in the genus Megaptera, but there are several extinct species that have been identified through fossil records.
- The genus Megaptera is part of the family Balaenopteridae, which includes several other species of baleen whales.