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crabeater seal

/ˈkreɪbˌiːtər siːl/

Traduction: Espèce de phoque (Lobodon carcinophaga) vivant principalement en Antarctique ; malgré son nom, il se nourrit surtout de krill, et non de crabes.

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/ˈkreɪbˌiːtər siːl/C1formalscientific
  • frEspèce de phoque (Lobodon carcinophaga) vivant principalement en Antarctique ; malgré son nom, il se nourrit surtout de krill, et non de crabes.

A species of seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) found primarily in Antarctica, despite its name, it primarily feeds on krill rather than crabs.

  1. Antarctic seal speciesC2formal

    A species of seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) found in the Antarctic, known for its specialized teeth that filter krill from the water, despite its misleading name.

    frPhoque crabier

    • The crabeater seal is the most abundant seal species in the world.
    • Crabeater seals primarily feed on krill, not crabs.
    • Scientists study crabeater seals to understand the Antarctic ecosystem.