Callorhinus ursinus

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Definition

Noun 1. A species of eared seal: Callorhinus ursinus is the scientific name for the northern fur seal, a marine mammal. It is an eared seal (otariid), distinguished by its thick fur, external ear flaps, and ability to walk on all fours using its flippers.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Callorhinus ursinus colony on the Pribilof Islands is one of the largest in the world.
    • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of Callorhinus ursinus.
    • Commercial hunting severely impacted populations of Callorhinus ursinus in the 19th century.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific Context: The term is primarily used in academic, zoological, and conservation contexts. In general English, the common name "northern fur seal" is almost always preferred.
    • The paper compared the thermoregulation of Callorhinus ursinus with that of other otariids.
Variants and Related Words
  • Northern fur seal (n): The common English name for .
  • Fur seal (n): A general term for several species of eared seals in the genera and , prized for their dense underfur.
  • Otariid (n): A member of the Otariidae family, the eared seals, which includes fur seals and sea lions.
Synonyms
  • Northern fur seal: This is the direct and most common synonym in non-scientific language.
Notes on Meaning
  • Specificity: refers specifically to one species. It is not a general term for all fur seals, which belong to multiple species and genera.
  • Geographic Range: As indicated in the reference context, this species inhabits the northern Pacific Ocean, ranging from the waters off Alaska down to California.
Noun
  1. of Pacific coast from Alaska southward to California

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