Platanistidae (Noun)
Meaning
River dolphins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- River dolphins, which belong to the family Platanistidae, are found in the rivers of Asia and South America.
- The Platanistidae family is the most primitive among all the families of dolphins, and is often referred to as the river dolphin family.
- Scientists believe that the Platanistidae diverged from the Delphinidae family around 40 million years ago.
- There are two main species of Platanistidae: the Ganges river dolphin and the Indus river dolphin.
- Platanistidae are well adapted to their freshwater habitats, with a long, slender snout that helps them find prey in murky water.