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Globicephala

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(Zool.) A genus comprising the pilot whales.

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Globicephala - pilot whales

genus Globicephala

mammal genus - a genus of mammals

Delphinidae, family Delphinidae - dolphins

black whale, common blackfish, Globicephala melaena, pilot whale, blackfish - small dark-colored whale of the Atlantic coast of the United States; the largest male acts as pilot or leader for the school

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