"Cetology" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Cetology is the study of whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
Cetiosaur is a type of fossilized dinosaur that is characterized by its long, heavy body, short legs, and a small head. The name "Cetiosaur" is derived from the Greek words "ketos," meaning "whale," and "saurus," meaning "lizard." This name was given because the dinosaur had a similar body shape to a whale, with a long, streamlined body and a small head. Cetiosaurus lived during the Jurassic period, around 150-160 million years ago. It was a herbivore and likely lived in forests and coastal areas.
The word "cetoniinae" refers to a subfamily of beetles, specifically the scarab beetles, which are known for their distinctive dung-feeding behavior.
Cetotherium is an extinct genus of large aquatic mammals that lived during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, around 20-10 million years ago. Its name "Cetotherium" comes from the Greek words "kētos" meaning "whale" and "thērion" meaning "beast". Cetotherium was a member of the order Sirenians, which includes modern manatees and dugongs, and was characterized by its large size, with adults reaching lengths of up to 6-8 meters (20-26 feet) and weighing up to 10-15 tons.
Cetaric refers to a type of acid, specifically citric acid. It is a naturally occurring substance found in many fruits, particularly citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons.