Cystophora Cristata (Noun)
Meaning
Medium-sized blackish-grey seal with large inflatable sac on the head; of Arctic and northern Atlantic waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The harbor seal and the cystophora cristata are examples of different species of sea mammals with various adaptations.
- Cystophora cristata, commonly known as the hooded seal, can be found in Arctic and northern Atlantic waters.
- The inflatable sac on the head of the cystophora cristata is a distinctive feature used for communication and mating purposes.
- A team of marine biologists conducted extensive research on the cystophora cristata to understand its unique characteristics and habitats.
- Due to the impact of climate change on their habitats, the population of cystophora cristata has been declining in recent years.