Genus Physeter (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Physeteridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The type genus Physeter is part of the sperm whale family and is characterized by its distinctive large head and teeth.
- Physeter is a genus of toothed whales that includes the sperm whale, one of the largest predators on Earth.
- The Physeter genus is the type genus of the Physeteridae family and consists of two species: the sperm whale and the pygmy sperm whale.
- In the genus Physeter, the sperm whale is known for its massive size, reaching lengths of up to 20 meters.
- Physeter is a monophyletic genus within the Physeteridae family, comprising a single extant species, the sperm whale.