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mirounga

/mɪˈruːŋɡə/

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noun

/mɪˈruːŋɡə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода, относящееся к морским слонам — крупным морским млекопитающим, известным своим выдающимся хоботообразным носом у самцов.

A scientific genus name referring to elephant seals, large marine mammals known for the male's prominent trunk-like proboscis.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Elephant sealsC2formalscientific

    A genus of large, earless seals known for their size and the male's prominent proboscis, which resembles an elephant's trunk.

    ruМорские слоны

    • The Mirounga genus includes the northern and southern elephant seals.
    • Male Mirounga can weigh up to 4,000 kilograms.
    • Researchers study Mirounga to understand deep-diving marine mammals.