Orcinus (Noun)
Meaning
Killer whales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Orcinus orca, commonly known as the killer whale, is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family.
- The orcinus orca is actually the largest member of the dolphin family, despite being referred to as a whale.
- Killer whales are scientifically classified as orcinus orca, and are known for their distinctive black and white coloring.
- Orcinus orca is a highly social species that lives in groups called pods.
- The genus orcinus, which contains the single living species orcinus orca, is part of the family delphinidae.