Family Dugongidae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of mammals of order Sirenia including dugongs and Steller's sea cow.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Dugongidae consists of large marine mammals that are closely related to manatees and elephants.
- Dugongs are the only living members of the family Dugongidae, with Steller's sea cow being extinct.
- The family Dugongidae is part of the order Sirenia, which also includes manatees and Steller's sea cow.
- Steller's sea cow, a member of the family Dugongidae, was discovered in the 18th century but became extinct shortly after.
- The family Dugongidae is characterized by the presence of a paddle-like tail and flippers in its members.