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phoca

/ˈfəʊ.kə/

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noun

formalcommonscientific/ˈfəʊ.kə/

proper noun

A taxonomic genus within the family Phocidae, comprising earless or true seals, which are marine mammals adapted to aquatic life.

  • 🇷🇺Таксономический род в семействе тюленевых (Phocidae), включающий настоящих тюленей — морских млекопитающих, приспособленных к водному образу жизни.
  1. Type genus of the Phocidae C2 formal scientific

    A genus of earless seals, commonly known as true seals, which lack external ear flaps and are adapted to aquatic life.

    • The Phoca genus includes species like the harbor seal and the spotted seal.
    • Researchers study the migration patterns of Phoca seals in the Arctic.
    • Phoca seals are known for their streamlined bodies and powerful swimming abilities.

    🇷🇺Типовой род семейства Настоящие тюлени

  • phocae plural form
  • phocae's possessive plural form
  • phoca's possessive singular form