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pagophilus

/pəˈɡɒf.ɪ.ləs/

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noun

/pəˈɡɒf.ɪ.ləs/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода, относящегося к группе морских млекопитающих, в частности гренландских тюленей, известных своими характерными отметинами в форме арфы.

A scientific genus name referring to a group of marine mammals, specifically the harp seals, known for their distinctive harp-shaped markings.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Harp sealC1formalscientific

    A species of earless seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) found in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, known for its distinctive harp-shaped marking on the back.

    ruГренландский тюлень

    • Pagophilus groenlandicus is commonly known as the harp seal.
    • The Pagophilus population migrates south during the winter months.
    • Researchers study Pagophilus to understand the effects of climate change on Arctic marine life.

    Synonymsharp seal