Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

Genus Phoca (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of the Phocidae: earless seals.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The genus Phoca is the type genus of the Phocidae family, commonly known as earless seals or true seals.
  • Phoca is a genus of earless seals that includes the harbor seal and several other closely related species.
  • Earless seals belonging to the genus Phoca are found in oceans around the world, with different species adapted to specific regions.
  • Historically, the genus Phoca has been considered a broad grouping of earless seals, with some sources classifying all true seals within this single genus.
  • Taxonomic studies have helped to refine our understanding of the genus Phoca, allowing for more precise classification of earless seal species within the Phocidae family.

Synonyms

  • Phoca

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
  Copyright © 2024 Socielo Tech. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of use