Lagenorhynchus

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Translingual

Lagenorhynchus obscurus in the sea
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Etymology

From Ancient Greek λάγυνος (lágunos, bottle, pitcher) + Ancient Greek ῥύγχος (rhúnkhos, snout)

Proper noun

Lagenorhynchus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Delphinidae – white-sided dolphins.

Usage notes

  • Believed to be polyphyletic, so that some of its constituent species may be placed in Lissodelphininae, another subfamily in Delphinidae, or even in other families.

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