Eumetopias jubatus

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Definition

Noun A very large species of sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) native to the northern Pacific Ocean. It is distinguished by its significant size, with males being particularly massive, and often has a light-colored or yellowish mane.

Usage

This term is used specifically in zoological and wildlife contexts to refer to this particular pinniped species. It is a scientific binomial name. * The researchers tracked the migration patterns of Eumetopias jubatus. * Eumetopias jubatus is known for its loud roar and social behavior on rocky coastlines.

Advanced Usage
  • The genus name and the species epithet are always italicized in formal scientific writing.
  • After the first full use in a text, it is sometimes abbreviated as .
Variants and Related Words
  • Steller sea lion: The common name for .
  • Northern sea lion: Another common name for this species.
Synonyms
  • Steller's sea lion
  • Northern sea lion
Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to the Steller sea lion species. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.

Noun
  1. largest sea lion; of the northern Pacific

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