Odobenus divergens

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A specific species of walrus: Odobenus divergens is the scientific name for the Pacific walrus, a large marine mammal distinguished by its long tusks and whiskers, native to the Bering Sea and northern Pacific Ocean.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The conservation status of Odobenus divergens is a growing concern due to climate change.
    • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of Odobenus divergens.
Advanced Usage
  • In binomial nomenclature: The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to precisely identify this species, differentiating it from the Atlantic walrus ().
    • The genus Odobenus contains the living walrus species, with Odobenus divergens being one of the recognized subspecies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pacific walrus (n): The common name for .
  • Walrus (n): The general common name for mammals of the species .
  • Odobenus rosmarus (n): The full scientific name for the walrus species.
Synonyms
  • Pacific walrus: The direct common name equivalent.
Related Phrases and Terms
  • Marine mammal: The broader biological category to which belongs.
  • Bering Sea population: A phrase often used in ecological studies referring to groups of this subspecies.
Noun
  1. a walrus of the Bering Sea and northern Pacific