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Orcinus Orca

The killer whale or the orca is a species of toothed whale, which belongs to the oceanic dolphin family. the genus name Orcinus means "of the kingdom of the dead" and the specific name comes from Latin orca "cetacean, a kind of whale." The English name "killer whale" summarized it very well.

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  • Parte del discurso: proper noun
  • Industria/ámbito: Animales
  • Categoría: Animales

Animals' Etymology

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