dugong dugon
Definition
- Noun:
- A sirenian tusked mammal found from eastern Africa to Australia; the flat tail is bilobate: "dugong dugon" refers to a specific species of large, fully aquatic, herbivorous marine mammal. It is characterized by its stout body, paddle-like flippers, a distinctive bilobate (two-lobed) tail fluke, and tusks (elongated upper incisor teeth) present in males. It inhabits warm coastal waters.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The dugong dugon is often called a "sea cow" due to its grazing habits.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of the dugong dugon.
- Scientists study the dugong dugon to understand more about marine herbivores.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific nomenclature: "Dugong dugon" is the binomial (genus and species) name used in scientific classification.
- The species was formally described as Dugong dugon.
Variants and Related Words
- Dugong (n): The common name for the species .
- We saw a dugong during our boat trip.
- Sirenian (n): The order of aquatic mammals that includes dugongs and manatees.
- Dugongs and manatees are both sirenians.
Synonyms
- Sea cow: A common name for the dugong, referring to its slow movement and herbivorous diet.
- Marine mammal: A broader category that includes the dugong.
Noun
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sirenian tusked mammal found from eastern Africa to Australia; the flat tail is bilobate
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