ClimateJuly 4, 2026
cetaceans
/sɪˈteɪʃənz/
Definition
An order of aquatic mammals including whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'cetus' (whale) and the Greek 'kētos' (sea monster). It entered modern English via scientific nomenclature used to classify these specialized aquatic mammals.
In the news
In the article, the term is used to distinguish these specific marine mammals from the shark, ray, and other fish species that are the sole focus of the Save Our Seas Foundation’s funding program.
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