What is another word for Genus Hyperoodon?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs hˈa͡ɪpəɹˌuːdən] (IPA) 
Genus Hyperoodon is a group of toothed whales commonly known as beaked whales. The scientific name is derived from the Greek words "hyper" meaning above and "oodon" meaning tooth, referring to the location of the teeth on the upper jaw. There are two species included in this genus: the northern and southern beaked whales. They are also known as the "giant beaked whale" due to their large size. Synonyms for Genus Hyperoodon include the "bottle-nosed whale," "giant bottle-nose," and "giant sea beak." These whales are elusive and mostly observed when they surface for a few minutes to breathe. Their habitat extends from the polar regions to the tropics.
