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genus Kogia

genus Kogia

9.9
Small whales with teeth, including the pygmy and dwarf sperm whales
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈkoʊdʒə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Kogia
  • The genus Kogia consists of the pygmy and dwarf sperm whales, which are known for their small size.

Examples

  • The genus Kogia includes two species of small whales.

  • The genus Kogia is distinguished from the larger sperm whale genus, Physeter.

  • Both species in the genus Kogia are rarely seen due to their elusive nature.

  • Scientists studying marine mammals often focus on the unique characteristics of the genus Kogia.

  • Did you know that the genus Kogia is known for its unique characteristics?

  • Marine biologists often conduct research on the genus Kogia to learn more about these fascinating whales.

  • Both species of the genus Kogia inhabit deep waters and are rarely encountered by humans.

Synonyms

Kogia
vsgenus Kogia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small sperm whale that lives in deep oceans and can release a dark cloud when threatened

refers to the same group using family classification rather than habitat

Surface Forms

genus Kogia singular
genera Kogia plural

Morphology

genus + Kogia

The phrase is directly compositional: 'genus' names a biological rank and 'Kogia' is the taxonomic name, so 'genus Kogia' plainly denotes the taxonomic group containing those whales. This noun + proper-name pattern is cross-linguistically common and therefore understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings.

Etymology

Genus Kogia The name genus Kogia combines genus, meaning a 'group' of related animals, with Kogia, a name chosen by the scientist who first described these small whales. Think of Kogia as the small cousin of the big sperm whale, so genus Kogia means the group of small, elusive 'toothed whales'.