genus kogia

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Noun genus kogia has 1 sense

Kogia, genus Kogia - pygmy sperm whales
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Physeteridae, family Physeteridae
--₁ has members:
pygmy sperm whale, Kogia breviceps; dwarf sperm whale, Kogia simus

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Genus Kogia

Description:

Genus Kogia refers to a taxonomic classification within the scientific classification of animals. It is a genus that belongs to the family Kogiidae and includes two species of small beaked whales, the pygmy sperm whale and the dwarf sperm whale.

Senses:

Scientific Classification: Genus Kogia is a specific classification within the animal kingdom that includes two species of small beaked whales.

Sample Sentences:

The genus Kogia is known for its unique characteristics and distinct whale species.
Pygmy sperm whales and dwarf sperm whales are two species that fall under the genus Kogia.

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