Globicephala (Noun)
Meaning
Pilot whales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Globicephala is a genus of pilot whales that are known for their large size and social behavior.
- The Globicephala macrorhynchus is a species of short-finned pilot whale found in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Pilot whales belonging to the genus Globicephala are known to form long-lasting social bonds.
- Globicephala melas, also known as the long-finned pilot whale, is a species of pilot whale found in the North Atlantic.
- The Globicephala genus is divided into two main species, the short-finned and long-finned pilot whales.