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Kogia

Kogia

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A small sperm whale that lives in deep oceans and can release a dark cloud when threatened
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊdʒə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Kogia includes two recognized species of small whales.

Examples

  • Scientists have studied Kogia specimens to learn about deep-sea marine life.

  • Have you ever seen a Kogia in the wild?

  • Unlike other whales, Kogia species can expel a cloud of ink when threatened.

  • The Kogia is a fascinating marine mammal.

  • Scientists have studied Kogia specimens to learn about deep-sea marine life.

  • The genus Kogia includes two recognized species of small whales.

  • Have you ever seen a Kogia in the wild?

Synonyms

genus Kogia
vsKogia
  • Specialized
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Small whales with teeth, including the pygmy and dwarf sperm whales

emphasizes they are small sperm whales typically found in deep oceans

Compounds

Kogia breviceps
  • Specialized
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A small whale with a short blunt head that lives in warm ocean waters

Kogia simus
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A very small sperm whale about 8 feet long that lives near warm ocean coasts

genus Kogia
  • Specialized
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Small whales with teeth, including the pygmy and dwarf sperm whales

Surface Forms

Kogia singular
Kogias plural

Etymology

Kogia is a scientific genus name for a group of small sperm whales that live in deep oceans. A helpful way to remember Kogia is to imagine a tiny, secretive whale that can release a dark, ink-like cloud when scared, so the name stands for a 'small deep-sea sperm whale' that hides itself.