Earless Seal (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several seals lacking external ear flaps and having a stiff hairlike coat with hind limbs reduced to swimming flippers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The earless seal, also known as the true seal, is found in oceans worldwide and is characterized by its streamlined body and short, dense fur.
- Earless seals have a unique way of moving on land, using their front flippers to drag themselves forward.
- Scientists have been studying the earless seal population in the Arctic to understand the impact of climate change on their habitat.
- The earless seal's thick layer of blubber helps to keep it warm in cold water, allowing it to conserve energy while hunting.
- In contrast to other pinnipeds, earless seals do not have visible ear flaps, giving them a distinctive appearance.