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Dugong (Noun)

Meaning

Sirenian tusked mammal found from eastern Africa to Australia; the flat tail is bilobate.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The dugong is a large marine mammal that inhabits the warm waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
  • Dugongs are closely related to manatees and are also known as sea cows due to their herbivorous diet.
  • A dugong's flat tail is bilobate, which it uses to propel itself through the water in search of seagrass and other aquatic plants.
  • The dugong is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and hunting by humans.
  • In some parts of Australia, dugongs are considered an important part of the local ecosystem and are protected by conservation laws.

Synonyms

  • Dugong Dugon

Hypernyms

  • Sirenian Mammal
  • Sirenian
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