Crabeater Seal (Noun)
Meaning
Silvery grey Antarctic seal subsisting on crustaceans.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The crabeater seal is a silvery grey Antarctic seal subsisting mainly on crustaceans, specifically krill.
- Crabeater seals are the most abundant species of pinnipeds in Antarctica, with a population of over 11 million.
- Although it primarily eats krill, the crabeater seal has a varied diet of various crustaceans.
- Scientists have been monitoring the health and population of the crabeater seal due to concerns over its feeding habits and habitat.
- Crabeater seals can be quite large with adults reaching up to seven feet long and weighing over 800 pounds.