odontocete

[ˌɒdɒntəˈsiːt]

odontocete Definition

a suborder of cetaceans that includes all the whales with teeth, such as dolphins and killer whales.

Using odontocete: Examples

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  • Example

    The odontocetes are known for their echolocation abilities.

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    Killer whales are a type of odontocete.

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Summary: odontocete in Brief

The term 'odontocete' [ˌɒdɒntəˈsiːt] refers to a suborder of cetaceans that includes all the whales with teeth, such as dolphins and killer whales. They are known for their echolocation abilities.