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sirenia

/saɪˈriː.ni.ə/

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noun

/saɪˈriː.ni.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический отряд водных травоядных млекопитающих, включающий ламантинов, дюгоней и вымершую стеллерову корову.

A taxonomic order of aquatic, herbivorous mammals that includes manatees, dugongs, and the extinct Steller's sea cow.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Order of aquatic mammalsC1formalscientific

    An order of large, herbivorous aquatic mammals that includes manatees, dugongs, and the extinct Steller's sea cow.

    ruОтряд водных млекопитающих

    • Sirenia are often called sea cows due to their grazing habits.
    • The order Sirenia is divided into two families: Trichechidae and Dugongidae.
    • Manatees are the most well-known members of the Sirenia order.
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