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genus Monodon

genus Monodon

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A group of marine mammals that includes the narwhal
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈmɒnədɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Monodon
  • The genus Monodon includes only one extant species, the narwhal.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the evolutionary history of the genus Monodon using fossil records.

  • The genus Monodon is known for the narwhal, which has a long, spiral tusk.

  • The distinctive tusk of the narwhal makes genus Monodon unique among marine mammals.

  • The genus Monodon includes the narwhal and beluga.

  • Many researchers study the genus Monodon for its unique adaptations.

  • Biologists classify the narwhal under the genus Monodon due to its unique characteristics.

  • Studying the genus Monodon helps scientists understand marine mammal evolution and diversity.

Synonyms

Monodon
vsgenus Monodon
  • Specialized
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A group of whales with teeth that includes the narwhal

is the officially designated type group for that family

Surface Forms

genus Monodon singular
genera Monodon plural

Morphology

genus + Monodon

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic label formed by combining the biological rank 'genus' with the proper name 'Monodon'; if a learner knows both constituents they can directly infer it refers to the genus that includes species like the narwhal. Taxonomic naming follows a regular, cross-linguistic compositional pattern, so the meaning is immediately derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Genus Monodon comes from the Greek parts mono ('one') and odon ('tooth'). The name points to the narwhal's single long tusk, so it helps you remember that this genus is the group containing the narwhal.