Mirounga (Noun)
Meaning
Elephant seals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Elephant seals belong to the genus Mirounga, which consists of two species: the northern and southern elephant seal.
- The Mirounga is characterized by its distinctive trunk-like snout and massive size.
- The male Mirounga engages in loud bellowing during mating season to establish dominance over other males.
- The southern Mirounga migrates thousands of miles each year to reach its breeding grounds.
- The female Mirounga gives birth to a single pup after a gestation period of nearly a year.