Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medium-sized blackish-grey seal with a large inflatable sac on its head: "Cystophora cristata" is the scientific name for a specific species of seal, commonly known as the hooded seal. It is characterized by its distinctive nasal sac, which adult males can inflate.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The Cystophora cristata is easily identified by the male's inflatable hood. (The hooded seal is easily identified by the male's inflatable hood.)
  • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of Cystophora cristata in the North Atlantic. (Researchers are studying the migration patterns of the hooded seal in the North Atlantic.)

Advanced Usage

• In scientific or zoological contexts: The term "Cystophora cristata" is used formally to ensure precise identification of the species.
  • The genus Cystophora contains only one extant species, Cystophora cristata. (The genus Cystophora contains only one living species, the hooded seal.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hooded seal (n): The common English name for .
  • The hooded seal pup has a beautiful blue-grey coat.
• Bladdernose seal (n): An alternative, less common name for this species, referring to the inflatable nasal sac.

Synonyms

• Hooded seal: The standard common name.
• Bladdernose seal: A descriptive synonym based on its physical characteristic.

Related Phrases and Idioms

(This is a specific scientific name for an animal. It does not have associated phrasal verbs or idioms in general English usage.)

Noun

1. medium-sized blackish-grey seal with large inflatable sac on the head; of Arctic and northern Atlantic waters