Library / English Dictionary

    PHOCA VITULINA

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Small spotted seal of coastal waters of the northern hemisphereplay

    Synonyms:

    common seal; harbor seal; Phoca vitulina

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting animals

    Hypernyms ("Phoca vitulina" is a kind of...):

    earless seal; hair seal; true seal (any of several seals lacking external ear flaps and having a stiff hairlike coat with hind limbs reduced to swimming flippers)

    Holonyms ("Phoca vitulina" is a member of...):

    genus Phoca; Phoca (type genus of the Phocidae: earless seals)

    Credits


    © 1991-2023 The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin | Titi Tudorancea® is a Registered Trademark | Terms of use and privacy policy
    Contact