Genus Monodon (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Monodontidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Monodon is a type of cetacean and is the type genus of the Monodontidae family.
- The narwhal, which is also known as the unicorn of the sea, is classified under the genus Monodon.
- In the family Monodontidae, the genus Monodon contains the narwhal and possibly the extinct Monodon sp.
- Scientists study the characteristics of the genus Monodon to learn more about its unique adaptations.
- Taxonomists have identified the genus Monodon as a key part of the Monodontidae family, which is a distinct group of cetaceans.