Zalophus californicus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • California sea lion: A species of sea lion native to the western coast of North America, characterized by its intelligence and trainability, often seen in marine parks and aquariums.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Zalophus californicus barked loudly from its rocky perch.
    • Marine biologists are studying the migration patterns of Zalophus californicus.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific and formal contexts: The term is primarily used in zoological, biological, and formal educational contexts to refer specifically to this species, distinguishing it from other sea lions like the Steller sea lion.
    • The research paper focused on the social behavior of Zalophus californicus.
Variants and Related Words
  • California sea lion (n): The common name for .
    • We saw a group of California sea lions sunbathing on the dock.
  • Sea lion (n): The general family (Otariidae) to which this species belongs.
    • Sea lions are known for their external ear flaps and ability to walk on land.
Synonyms
  • California sea lion: The direct and most common synonym.
Related Phrases
  • Trained sea lion: A phrase describing the common use of this species due to its intelligence.
    • The trained sea lion performed a series of complex tricks for the audience.
Noun
  1. often trained as a show animal

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