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Monodontidae

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  • proper noun A taxonomic family within the order Cetacea — the beluga and the narwhal.

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Examples

  • Although we focus on research from the study of dolphins, beluga whales (also toothed cetaceans and members of the family Monodontidae) make a signifi cant appearance.

    NPR Topics: News 2009

  • The Beluga Whale is a member of the Monodontidae family, which is in turn part of the toothed whale suborder.

    KSAT.com - Local News 2008

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