Ziphiidae (Noun)
Meaning
Beaked whales; in some especially former classifications included in the family Physeteridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Ziphiidae family consists of 23 species of beaked whales, characterized by their distinctive beaks and robust bodies.
- Beaked whales belonging to the Ziphiidae family are known for their deep-diving abilities and unique feeding behaviors.
- Historically, some taxonomists included the Ziphiidae family within the Physeteridae family, but modern classifications recognize them as distinct.
- The Ziphiidae family is one of the most diverse groups of cetaceans, with species ranging in size from 3 to 12 meters in length.
- Research on the Ziphiidae family has shed light on the complex social structures and vocalizations of beaked whales.