Zalophus californianus
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Definition
Proper noun * California sea lion: A species of sea lion (Zalophus californianus) native to the western coast of North America, known for its intelligence, loud barking, and the prominent sagittal crest on the head of adult males. It is the species most commonly seen in marine parks and aquariums.
Usage
- This term is used as the scientific, binomial name for the animal. In everyday language, the common name "California sea lion" is preferred.
- It is always capitalized () and is typically used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts.
Examples
- Scientific context: .*
- Descriptive context: Zalophus californianus is distinguished by its remarkable ability to learn complex behaviors.
- Identification context:
Advanced Usage
- The name can be abbreviated after its first full mention in a text, often to .
- After initial surveys of Zalophus californianus, we found that Z. californianus populations were stable.
Variants and Related Words
- California sea lion (n): The common name for .
- Sea lion (n): The common name for the group of pinnipeds in the family Otariidae, which includes .
- Zalophus (n): The genus name, which includes other species like (the Galápagos sea lion).
Synonyms
- California sea lion
Related Phrases
- Trained sea lion: While not a phrasal verb, this is a common descriptive phrase referencing the animal's noted intelligence and its frequent role in public displays.
- The trained sea lion, a Zalophus californianus, performed a series of acrobatic tricks.
Noun
- often trained as a show animal