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tursiops truncatus

 

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Noun tursiops truncatus has 1 sense
  1. Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus - the most common dolphin of northern Atlantic and Mediterranean; often kept captive and trained to perform
    --1 is a kind of bottlenose dolphin, bottle-nosed dolphin, bottlenose

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Tursiops truncatus

Description:

Tursiops truncatus, commonly known as the bottlenose dolphin, is a species of marine mammal belonging to the family Delphinidae. It is one of the most well-known and widely studied dolphin species, characterized by its iconic bottle-shaped snout and large, friendly smile. These dolphins are highly intelligent and social creatures, known for their playful behavior and acrobatic displays.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A species of dolphin with a distinctive bottle-shaped snout, known for its high intelligence and sociability.

Example sentence: The researcher observed a pod of Tursiops truncatus leaping out of the water in perfect synchronization.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or characteristic of Tursiops truncatus.

Example sentence: The aquarium proudly showcased a Tursiops truncatus exhibit, providing visitors the opportunity to interact with these amazing creatures.

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