australian sea lion

Thân thiện

A group of Australian sea lions rests on a sunny beach.

Definition

Noun: * A species of sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) native to the coastal waters and islands of southern and western Australia. It is characterized by its stocky build, blunt snout, and significant sexual dimorphism where adult males are much larger and darker than females, often with a light-colored mane.

Usage

• The Australian sea lion is an endangered marine mammal with a unique breeding cycle.
• Researchers are studying the population decline of the Australian sea lion.
• We were fortunate to observe an Australian sea lion colony resting on the beach.

Advanced Usage

• Conservation Status: The term is frequently used in biological and conservation contexts to discuss threats and protection measures.
  • Bycatch in fishing nets is a major threat to the Australian sea lion.

Variants and Related Words

• Sea lion (n): The common name for various large eared seals in the family Otariidae, of which the Australian sea lion is one species.
• (n): The scientific binomial name for the Australian sea lion.

Synonyms

• (Scientific name)

Different Meanings

This term has only one specific zoological meaning referring to the distinct species. It is not used idiomatically.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a variety of sea lion found in Australia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Australian sea lion
• Zalophus lobatus