mirounga

Thân thiện

A large mirounga rests on a rocky beach.

Definition

Noun: - A genus of large seals: Mirounga is the scientific genus name for the elephant seals, the largest species of seals in the world. They are characterized by their enormous size and, in males, a large proboscis (trunk-like nose).

Usage

• The word is primarily used in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts to refer to the genus of elephant seals. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
• It is typically used with a singular verb when referring to the genus as a single taxonomic group.
• Example: " is a genus of marine mammals known for their extreme sexual dimorphism."

Examples

• Scientific context:
  • The research paper focused on the migratory patterns of Mirounga angustirostris, the northern elephant seal.
  • Mirounga leonina, the southern elephant seal, is found in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters.
• General zoological context:
  • The Mirounga species are remarkable for their deep-diving capabilities.

Advanced Usage

• The genus name is always italicized in scientific writing.
• It can be used attributively to describe characteristics or research related to these seals.
  • Example: "The Mirounga population has shown a significant recovery since the end of commercial sealing."

Variants and Related Words

• Elephant seal (n): The common name for the species within the genus .
  • Example: "We went to the coast to see the elephant seals."
• Northern elephant seal (n): .
• Southern elephant seal (n): .

Synonyms

• Elephant seal: This is the direct and most common synonym for animals of the genus in non-scientific language.

Different Meanings

• The word has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to the genus of elephant seals. It does not have other general English definitions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. elephant seals

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Mirounga
• genus Mirounga