Definition of Odontoceti in English:

Odontoceti

plural noun əʊˌdɒntə(ʊ)ˈsiːtiōˌdän(t)əˈsēdē

Zoology

A division of the whales that comprises the toothed whales.
〔动〕齿鲸亚目
Suborder Odontoceti, order Cetacea
Example sentencesExamples
- Modern whales may be divided into two subgroups: the Odontoceti (toothed whales) and the Mysticeti (baleen whales).
- In the Late Oligocene, a fundamental split occurred between the Odontoceti and the Mysticeti.
- The extant sub-orders are the Mysticeti (baleen whales) and the Odontoceti (toothed whales).

Derivatives

odontocete

adjective & noun

Zoology

Like other odontocetes, delphinids echolocate and may even use high-intensity sound to stun their prey.
Example sentencesExamples
- Both the mysticetes and odontocetes are thought to be descendants of the archaeocetes.
- This structure is derived from the melon of other odontocetes, and like the melon, may serve as a sort of acoustic lens.
- Dolphins and porpoises are examples of odontocetes, as are belugas, narwhals, killer whales, sperm whales, and beaked whales.
- Within odontocete cetaceans, variation in body design affects stability and turning performance.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), from Greek odous, odont- 'tooth' + ceti 'of a whale' (genitive of cetus, from Greek kētos 'whale').

Definition of Odontoceti in US English:

Odontoceti

plural nounōˌdän(t)əˈsēdē

Zoology

The taxonomic division that comprises the toothed whales.
〔动〕齿鲸亚目
Suborder Odontoceti, order Cetacea
Example sentencesExamples
- Modern whales may be divided into two subgroups: the Odontoceti (toothed whales) and the Mysticeti (baleen whales).
- The extant sub-orders are the Mysticeti (baleen whales) and the Odontoceti (toothed whales).
- In the Late Oligocene, a fundamental split occurred between the Odontoceti and the Mysticeti.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), from Greek odous, odont- ‘tooth’ + ceti ‘of a whale’ (genitive of cetus, from Greek kētos ‘whale’).

单词	Odontoceti
释义	Definition of Odontoceti in English: Odontoceti plural noun əʊˌdɒntə(ʊ)ˈsiːtiōˌdän(t)əˈsēdē Zoology A division of the whales that comprises the toothed whales. 〔动〕齿鲸亚目 Suborder Odontoceti, order Cetacea Example sentencesExamples Modern whales may be divided into two subgroups: the Odontoceti (toothed whales) and the Mysticeti (baleen whales). In the Late Oligocene, a fundamental split occurred between the Odontoceti and the Mysticeti. The extant sub-orders are the Mysticeti (baleen whales) and the Odontoceti (toothed whales). Derivatives odontocete adjective & noun Zoology Like other odontocetes, delphinids echolocate and may even use high-intensity sound to stun their prey. Example sentencesExamples Both the mysticetes and odontocetes are thought to be descendants of the archaeocetes. This structure is derived from the melon of other odontocetes, and like the melon, may serve as a sort of acoustic lens. Dolphins and porpoises are examples of odontocetes, as are belugas, narwhals, killer whales, sperm whales, and beaked whales. Within odontocete cetaceans, variation in body design affects stability and turning performance. Origin Modern Latin (plural), from Greek odous, odont- 'tooth' + ceti 'of a whale' (genitive of cetus, from Greek kētos 'whale'). Definition of Odontoceti in US English: Odontoceti plural nounōˌdän(t)əˈsēdē Zoology The taxonomic division that comprises the toothed whales. 〔动〕齿鲸亚目 Suborder Odontoceti, order Cetacea Example sentencesExamples Modern whales may be divided into two subgroups: the Odontoceti (toothed whales) and the Mysticeti (baleen whales). The extant sub-orders are the Mysticeti (baleen whales) and the Odontoceti (toothed whales). In the Late Oligocene, a fundamental split occurred between the Odontoceti and the Mysticeti. Origin Modern Latin (plural), from Greek odous, odont- ‘tooth’ + ceti ‘of a whale’ (genitive of cetus, from Greek kētos ‘whale’).
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