What is another word for monodontidae?
Pronunciation: [mˈɒnə͡ʊdˌɒntɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Monodontidae is a taxonomic family of toothed whales that includes only two living species, the beluga whale and the narwhal. There are various synonyms for this family name, depending on the classification system used. In some sources, it is referred to as the Monodontinae or Monodontocetidae. Other synonyms include Delphinapterinae and Delphinapteridae, reflecting the close genetic relatedness between these two species and the northern right whale dolphin. The beluga whale is sometimes known as the white whale, while the narwhal is also called the unicorn of the sea due to its long, spiraled tusk. Despite their small number of species, Monodontidae are an important part of the marine ecosystem and are vital to Arctic cultures around the world.
