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phoca

/ˈfəʊ.kə/

Traduction: Genre taxonomique de la famille des phocidés (Phocidae), comprenant les phoques véritablement adaptés à la vie aquatique.

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formalcommonscientific/ˈfəʊ.kə/

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

  • 🇫🇷Genre taxonomique de la famille des phocidés (Phocidae), comprenant les phoques véritablement adaptés à la vie aquatique.
  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.

    🇫🇷Phoca

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