Hyperoodon Ampullatus (Noun)
Meaning
Northern Atlantic beaked whale with a bulbous forehead.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The northern bottlenose whale, also known as hyperoodon ampullatus, is a species of beaked whale with a bulbous forehead found in the northern Atlantic Ocean.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of hyperoodon ampullatus in its natural habitat to learn more about this elusive creature.
- The hyperoodon ampullatus is characterized by its distinctive forehead, which contains a spermaceti organ used for echolocation and other senses.
- Hyperoodon ampullatus is a deep-diving species that feeds on deep-sea squid and other marine animals.
- The hyperoodon ampullatus is an important species in the marine ecosystem of the northern Atlantic, but its population is threatened by human activities.