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tursiops gilli

Definition:

Tursiops gilli refers to a species of dolphin commonly known as Gill's dolphin. It is a member of the dolphin family Delphinidae and is endemic to the waters of Western Australia.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A species of dolphin endemic to Western Australia.

Example Sentence:

Gill's dolphins, scientifically known as tursiops gilli, are known for their playful nature and striking dorsal fins.

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Sense 2:

In biological classification, the scientific name for Gill's dolphin.

Example Sentence:

The taxonomists identified the dolphin species sighted off the coast as tursiops gilli.

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