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cetacean

UK
/sɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/sɪˈteɪʃən/

Translations

cetaceannoun
cetaceans
pl
UK
/sɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/sɪˈteɪʃən/
The blue whale is the largest cetacean.
Синий кит — крупнейший кит.
The bottlenose dolphin is a well-known cetacean.
Афалина — известный дельфин.
Additional translations
цетолог
морское млекопитающее
Synonyms
marine mammal
sea creature
porpoise
dolphin
whale
cetaceanadjective
more cetacean
Comp.
most cetacean
Super.
UK
/sɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/sɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
The cetacean species are known for their intelligence.
Китообразные виды известны своим интеллектом.
cetaceansnoun

cetacean

cetaceans
pl
UK
/sɪˈteɪʃənz/
US
/sɪˈteɪʃənz/
Cetaceans are marine mammals that include whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
Китообразные — это морские млекопитающие, к которым относятся киты, дельфины и морские свиньи.
Synonyms
marine mammals
porpoises
dolphins
whales

Definitions

cetaceannoun
A marine mammal of the order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
The blue whale is the largest cetacean and can grow up to 100 feet long.
cetaceanadjective
Relating to or characteristic of whales, dolphins, or porpoises.
The cetacean features of the sculpture were evident in its smooth, streamlined form.
cetaceansnoun
A group of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises, characterized by a streamlined body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole for breathing.
Cetaceans are known for their intelligence and complex social behaviors.
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