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The group that dolphins live in are called a pod.
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Dolphins are in the group of marine mammals called cetaceans, specifically within the family Delphinidae. Within this family, there are different genera and species of dolphins, such as bottlenose dolphins, killer whales, and spinner dolphins.
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∙ 12y agoDolphins are mammals, specifically they are cetaceans.
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Are porpoises more closely related to dolphins or whales?
Porpoises are more closely related to dolphins than whales. Both porpoises and dolphins are part of the family Delphinidae, while whales are a separate family within the order Cetacea.
Whats the scientific name for dolphins?
Tursiops Truncatas is the scientific name!!!
What Scientific name of DOLPHIN?
This depends on the species of dolphin.All dolphins fit into the following:SUBORDER Odontoceit (toothed whales)FAMILY Delphinidae (oceanic dolphins)The most common species of dolphins is the Common Bottlenose Dolphin who's scientific name is Turciops Truncatus.
Are dolphins cold blooded?
It depends on which kind of dolphin you are referring to.The marine mammals are from the families Delphinida(oceanic dolphins - 30 species), Iniida (South American River Dolphins - 3 species), Lipotidae (Yangtze River dolphin - probably now extinct), Platanistidae (South Asian River Dolphins - 2 subspecies), and Pontoporiidae (La Plata Dolphin). Like all mammals they are warm-blooded.The Coryphaena hippurus, aka Dolphin, common dolphinfish, Mahi-mahi, dorade coryphène, dorado, lampuga, llampuga, lampuka, lampuki, rakingo, calitos, ti-rone or maverikos - is a fish and cold-blooded.
What is a two-word scientific name for a dolphin?
okay diffrent species of dolphins have diffrent names, try http://www.mmc.gov/species/speciesglobal2.html#delphinidae for a list of dolphin species and their scientific names: however for a more genertic scientific name cetacean includes dolphins whales ect.
What groups are the dolphins in?
NFL
Do dolphins live alone or in groups?
Most dolphins travel in groups of 3 to 6 but some will travel alone.
What is the name of the group that bottlenose dolphins live in?
Dolphins live in groups of up to 15 individuals called 'pods.'
Do dolphins live in groups or families?
Oceanic Dolphins are part of family Delphindidae, which also includes orcas and pilot whales.
Do dolphins stay in groups?
yes
Groups of dolphins are called?
pod
What is a bottlenose dolphins behavior?
Bottlenose dolphins live in social groups. Some develop strong social bonds. The groups are usually 2 to 15 dolphins. Different groups may join together and exchange members at times.
What are in groups?
Dolphins are mammals, specifically they are cetaceans.
How are dolphins protected?
Dolphins are friendly and a very intelligent specie of mammals. Dolphins move around in form of small groups, these groups communicate with others by warning them about nearby predators through voice signals.
Do dolphins travel in groups?
Yes, Dolphins do swim in groups which are called pods. They can also swim on their own.
Do Grey dolphins travel alone or in groups?
yes
Do bottlenose dolphins travel in groups?
yes they do at times
