zalophus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of sea lions: "Zalophus" is the scientific genus name for a specific group of sea lions, commonly known as the California sea lion and its close relatives.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The marine biologist studied the behavior of Zalophus in the wild.
- Zalophus californianus is the scientific name for the California sea lion.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used primarily in scientific and zoological writing to refer to this specific genus within the family Otariidae (eared seals).
- The genus Zalophus is distinguished by its sagittal crest, a bony ridge on the skull.
Variants and Related Words
- Zalophus californianus (n): The California sea lion, a species within the genus.
- Zalophus wollebaeki (n): The Galápagos sea lion, another species within the genus.
- Zalophus japonicus (n): The Japanese sea lion, an extinct species of this genus.
Synonyms
- Sea lion genus: A descriptive synonym in non-scientific contexts.
- Eared seal: A broader term for the family (Otariidae) to which belongs.
Related Phrases
- Genus Zalophus: The full taxonomic phrase commonly used.
- The exhibit features members of the genus Zalophus.
Noun
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sea lions
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