harp seal
Definition
Noun 1. A common Arctic seal species: The harp seal is a marine mammal native to the northern Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. It is known for the distinctive black, harp-shaped or saddle-shaped marking on the back of adult seals. The species is particularly famous because its pups are born with a thick, white coat.
Usage Examples
- The harp seal population migrates southward in large groups during the winter.
- Researchers are studying the impact of climate change on the breeding grounds of the harp seal.
- The pure white fur of the newborn harp seal pup provides camouflage on the ice.
Advanced Usage
- Conservation context: The term is often used in discussions about wildlife management, conservation, and the regulation of commercial sealing.
- International agreements have established quotas for the sustainable harvest of the harp seal.
Variants and Related Words
- Pagophilus groenlandicus: The scientific (Latin) name for the harp seal.
- Saddleback seal: An alternative common name, referring to the adult's marking.
- Whitecoat: A term specifically for a newborn harp seal pup, referring to its white fur. (Note: This is a distinct compound noun, not the target word itself).
Synonyms
- Arctic seal: A general descriptive term, though it refers to several species.
- Ice seal: A general term for seals that rely on sea ice for breeding and resting.
Related Phrases
- Harp seal pup: The young of the harp seal.
- Harp seal colony: A group of harp seals gathered together, especially on pack ice.
Noun
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common Arctic seal; the young are all white
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