Erignathus Barbatus (Noun)
Meaning
Medium-sized greyish to yellow seal with bristles each side of muzzle; of the Arctic Ocean.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bearded seal, also known as Erignathus barbatus, is a medium-sized greyish to yellow seal with bristles each side of muzzle found in the Arctic Ocean.
- Erignathus barbatus is well adapted to life in the harsh Arctic environment with its thick layer of blubber and stream-lined body.
- Scientists have been studying the Erignathus barbatus to learn more about the impact of climate change on its Arctic habitat.
- The Erignathus barbatus is a carnivorous mammal that feeds on a variety of prey including fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
- In the wild, Erignathus barbatus can live up to 25 years, although some individuals have been known to live into their mid-30s.