odobenus rosmarus

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odobenus rosmarus

A large odobenus rosmarus rests on an ice floe in the Arctic.

Definition

Noun: * A large marine mammal (Odobenus rosmarus) characterized by long tusks, whiskers, and a massive body, found in the northern Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. It is the only living species in its family (Odobenidae).

Usage
  • This term is the scientific (Latin) name for the animal commonly known as the walrus.
  • It is used primarily in formal, academic, or zoological contexts to specify the species with precision.
  • The full binomial name is typically used. The first part () is the genus, and the second () is the specific epithet.
Examples
  • The research paper focused on the migration patterns of .
  • is well-adapted to life on sea ice.
  • Scientists study to understand the health of Arctic ecosystems.
Advanced Usage
  • The species is sometimes divided into subspecies, such as the Atlantic walrus () and the Pacific walrus ().
Variants and Related Words
  • Walrus (n): The common English name for .
  • Odobenidae (n): The biological family to which belongs, containing only this living species.
Synonyms
  • Walrus
  • Sea horse (archaic or poetic)
Related Phrases
  • Walrus tusk: The long canine tooth of .
  • Walrus haul-out: A site on land or ice where groups of rest.
odobenus rosmarus

A large odobenus rosmarus rests on an ice floe in the Arctic.

Noun
  1. a walrus of northern Atlantic and Arctic waters

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