Genus Orcinus (Noun)
Meaning
Killer whales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Killer whales belong to the genus Orcinus and are known for their distinctive black and white coloring.
- The genus Orcinus is a group of toothed whales that includes the well-known orca, or killer whale.
- Scientists have identified several species within the genus Orcinus, but the type species is the orca.
- The genus Orcinus was first described by the English zoologist John Gray in the 19th century.
- Research on the genus Orcinus has provided valuable insights into the behavior and social structures of killer whales.