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hair seal

/ˈhɛər siːl/

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/ˈhɛər siːl/C1formalscientific
  • ruОбщее название для нескольких видов настоящих тюленей (семейство Phocidae), имеющих грубую короткую шерсть вместо меха, обычно встречающихся в прибрежных водах Северного полушария.

A common name for any of several species of true seals (family Phocidae) that have coarse, short hair rather than fur, typically found in coastal waters of the Northern Hemisphere.

  1. Type of sealC1formal

    A common name for seals belonging to the family Phocidae, characterized by short hair and no external ear flaps.

    ruНастоящий тюлень

    • Hair seals are often found in cold coastal waters.
    • Unlike fur seals, hair seals have a sleek coat of short hair.
    • The harbor seal is a well-known species of hair seal.