Genus Hydrodamalis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of the family Dugongidae comprising only Steller's sea cow.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Hydrodamalis is an extinct group of marine mammals that once inhabited the waters around the Commander Islands.
- Steller's sea cow is the only known species within the genus Hydrodamalis, which was discovered in the 18th century.
- Scientists have been studying the fossil remains of the genus Hydrodamalis to learn more about its behavior and habitat.
- The discovery of the genus Hydrodamalis by Georg Steller in 1741 was a significant finding in the field of marine mammalogy.
- The genus Hydrodamalis is considered one of the most fascinating examples of an extinct marine mammal due to its unique characteristics.