family Phocidae
Definition
Noun: - Family Phocidae: The biological family comprising the true seals or earless seals. These are marine mammals characterized by the absence of external ear flaps, short foreflippers, and an inability to rotate their hind flippers forward for efficient terrestrial locomotion.
Usage
- The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of pinnipeds.
- Example: "The family Phocidae includes species such as the harbor seal and the elephant seal."
- Example: "Researchers are studying the evolutionary history of the family Phocidae."
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, is the family name. The term is often used in its Latin form without the word "family" in specialized literature.
- Example: "The phylogenetic analysis placed the fossil within Phocidae."
Variants and Related Words
- Phocid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Phocidae; relating to this family.
- Example: "The phocid seals are distinct from otariids (eared seals)."
- Earless seal (noun): A common name for any member of the family Phocidae.
- True seal (noun): Another common name for a phocid seal.
Synonyms
- Earless seals
- True seals
Related Phrases
- Phocidae family: An alternative phrasing with the same meaning.
- Example: "The Phocidae family is widely distributed across the globe."
Noun
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earless seals
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