Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

Monodon (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of the Monodontidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The narwhal and the beluga whale are the only living species in the family Monodontidae, with Monodon being the type genus for the family.
  • Monodon monoceros is the scientific name for the narwhal, a whale with a unique tusk resembling a horn.
  • The Monodon genus contains only one species, the narwhal, due to its distinct characteristics and physical traits.
  • Taxonomists have classified the narwhal under the genus Monodon, separating it from other whales in the Monodontidae family.
  • Historically, the genus Monodon was initially thought to be more diverse, but further research revealed it to be a monotypic genus with only one species.

Synonyms

  • Genus Monodon
  Copyright © 2024 Socielo Tech. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of use