Dugongidae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of mammals of order Sirenia including dugongs and Steller's sea cow.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Dugongidae is a family of marine mammals consisting of only a few living species including the dugong and extinct species such as Steller's sea cow.
- Fossil records have helped researchers learn more about the Dugongidae family, their evolutionary history, and adaptation to marine environments.
- Scientists studying Dugongidae focus on their habitats, behavior, and social interactions in an effort to conserve these marine mammals.
- Members of the Dugongidae family, particularly the dugong, can grow to considerable sizes, making them an interesting subject of research in marine biology.
- Researchers examining the evolutionary history of the Dugongidae family found evidence that it diverged from other Sirenian lineages millions of years ago.