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A gummy narwhal is made to look like the real whale family member of Arctic waters. So why should the scientific name be any different? The real name in the Linnaean system of scientific classification is Monodon monoceros, which is Greek for 'one tooth one tusk'.
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What narwhal species genus?
The narwhal's scientific name is Monodon monoceros. It belongs to the genus Monodon within the family Monodontidae.
What is the scientific name for chrysanthemums?
The scientific name for chrysanthemums is Chrysanthemum spp.
Squid scientific name?
The scientific name for squids is Decapodiformes.
What is the scientific name for cnidaria?
The scientific name for cnidaria is Cnidaria.
Barracuda's scientific name?
The barracuda's scientific name is Sphyraena. =)
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification for narwhal?
The scientific name for narwhal is Monodon monoceros. It is in the genus Monodon, the family Monodontidae, the suborder Odontoceti, the order Cetacea, the class Mammalia, the phylum Chordata, and the kingdom Animalia.
What is the scentific name for a nar whale?
narwhal (not nar whale) is known by the scientific name Monodon monoceros
What narwhal species genus?
The narwhal's scientific name is Monodon monoceros. It belongs to the genus Monodon within the family Monodontidae.
What is a narwhales scientific name?
a narwhals scientific name is monodon monoceros
What is a scientific name for a narwhal?
Monodon Monoceros. It comes from Greek, meaning "One-tooth, one-horn" or "One-toothed unicorn."
Who gave the name narwhal?
i did...
What is a good name for a narwhal?
Spike
Why do they call a narwhal a narwhal?
There is only on reason. The name Narwhal originates from the Latin term "Narwhale" which is roughly translated to "Extremely Awesome" The Narwhal is also referred to as: Jedi of the sea, and the unicorn of the sea.
What is the classification of the narwhal?
The narwhal is a mammal. It's related to walruses, porpoises, and dolphins. Its specific, scientific classification is the following: Kingdom Animalia; Phylum Chordata; Class Mammalia; Order Cetacea; Suborder Odontoceti; Family Monodontidae; Genus Monodon; and Species Monoceros. Its particular scientific name is Monodon Monoceros, which is Greek for 'one tooth one horn'.
What's the name of a whale with a long tusk?
The whale that has a distinctive tusk is a narwhal it is native to the arctic ocean
Can a narwhal have two tusks?
Yes, but a narwhal having more than one horn is a rare occurrence. The scientific name for the narwhal is Monodon monoceros. The designation comes from the Greek for 'one tooth one horn'. Indeed, the male narwhal tends to have one horn, and the female none. But there are rare, recorded instances in which a male has two horns and a female one. There also is the one known, recorded instance of a female having two horns.
What is a good name for a female narwhal?
Bessie.
