Odobenidae
Definition
Proper noun 1. A family of marine mammals: Odobenidae is the scientific family name for pinnipeds commonly known as walruses. It includes the single extant (living) genus, Odobenus, and several extinct genera.
Usage
- Scientific Classification: The term is used almost exclusively in zoological, biological, and paleontological contexts to classify animals within the order Carnivora and suborder Caniformia.
- The family Odobenidae is characterized by long tusks and whiskers.
- Fossil evidence suggests that the Odobenidae family was once more diverse.
Advanced Usage
- Phylogenetic Context: Used when discussing evolutionary relationships.
- The study compared the skeletal structures of Odobenidae with those of Otariidae (eared seals) and Phocidae (true seals).
Variants and Related Words
- Odobenus (Proper noun): The genus within the family Odobenidae, containing the living walrus species ().
- Odobenine (Adjective): Relating to or characteristic of the family Odobenidae.
- The researcher studied odobenine anatomy.
Synonyms
- Walrus family: A common, non-scientific synonym.
Noun
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walruses and extinct forms
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