cetacea

Meanings

• noun

  A group of aquatic animals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

  - "The cetacea is a large and diverse order of marine mammals."
  - "Cetacea have streamlined bodies and are adapted for swimming in water."

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Variants

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cetacean , cetaceans , cetaceous

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'cetaceus', meaning 'whale-like'.

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Trivia

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1. Cetaceans have the largest brains of any animal on Earth.

2. The sperm whale holds the record for the deepest dive by any animal, reaching depths of up to 37,000 feet.

3. Dolphins are known for their intelligence and playful behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marine Mammals: Cetaceans are a subgroup of marine mammals, which also includes seals, sea lions, and walruses.

2. Whales: The largest members of the cetacean family, with some species reaching up to 100 feet in length.

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Culture

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Cetaceans have been an important part of human culture for centuries. They have been hunted for food, oil, and other resources, and have been the subject of art, literature, and mythology.

How to Memorize "cetacea"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of dolphins or whales swimming gracefully in the ocean. Try to remember the shape and movement of their bodies.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cetacean' with the image of a whale or dolphin. You can also remember it as 'sea mammal'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Cetaceans Can Swim In The Sea' to remember the meaning of the word.

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