Pinniped
noun
A type of marine mammal known for its flippers, which include species like seals and sea lions.
Seals are a common example of pinnipeds found in colder waters.
Often appears as...
- pinniped species
- pinniped conservation
Usage tips
Neutral
seals, sea lions, walruses
noun
A type of marine mammal known for its flippers, which include species like seals and sea lions.
Seals are a common example of pinnipeds found in colder waters.
Often appears as...
- pinniped species
- pinniped conservation
Usage tips
Neutral
seals, sea lions, walruses
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Classification
Understanding that pinnipeds are classified under the order Carnivora.
Pinnipeds are unique among marine mammals due to their evolutionary adaptations.
Pro Tip 2/3Habitat Awareness
Recognizing that different types of pinnipeds inhabit various coastal regions.
Some pinnipeds prefer icy habitats while others are found in warmer waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Ecological Role
Understanding the ecological impact that pinnipeds have as predators in marine ecosystems.
Pinnipeds play a critical role in maintaining the balance of marine life.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Classification
Understanding that pinnipeds are classified under the order Carnivora.
Pinnipeds are unique among marine mammals due to their evolutionary adaptations.
Pro Tip 2/3Habitat Awareness
Recognizing that different types of pinnipeds inhabit various coastal regions.
Some pinnipeds prefer icy habitats while others are found in warmer waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Ecological Role
Understanding the ecological impact that pinnipeds have as predators in marine ecosystems.
Pinnipeds play a critical role in maintaining the balance of marine life.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Classification
Understanding that pinnipeds are classified under the order Carnivora.
Pinnipeds are unique among marine mammals due to their evolutionary adaptations.
Pro Tip 2/3Habitat Awareness
Recognizing that different types of pinnipeds inhabit various coastal regions.
Some pinnipeds prefer icy habitats while others are found in warmer waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Ecological Role
Understanding the ecological impact that pinnipeds have as predators in marine ecosystems.
Pinnipeds play a critical role in maintaining the balance of marine life.
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