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Eschrichtius

Eschrichtius

9.9
A type of large whale that includes the gray whale
  • noun
  • /ˌɛs.krɪkˈtiː.əs/
  • Specialized
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  • The gray whale, classified as Eschrichtius robustus, is found in the North Pacific Ocean.

Examples

  • The gray whale, classified as Eschrichtius robustus, is found in the North Pacific Ocean.

  • Marine biologists studied the migration patterns of Eschrichtius last winter.

  • Eschrichtius is unique among whales for its benthic feeding habits.

  • The Eschrichtius is known for its long migrations.

  • Did you know that the Eschrichtius can weigh up to 40 tons?

  • Marine biologists studied the migration patterns of Eschrichtius last winter.

  • Eschrichtius is unique among whales for its benthic feeding habits.

Synonyms

genus Eschrichtius
vsEschrichtius
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of whales that contains only the gray whale

is the same name presented without stating the taxonomic rank

Compounds

Eschrichtius gibbosus
  • Specialized
9.9

A medium-sized gray whale that lives in the northern Pacific

genus Eschrichtius
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of whales that contains only the gray whale

Surface Forms

Eschrichtius singular
Eschrichtiuses plural

Etymology

Eschrichtius comes from the surname Eschricht, a Danish scientist who studied the gray whale, so it can be remembered as 'Eschricht's whale' and refers to the group of gray whales.