Otaria (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Otariidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The southern sea lion is a type of otaria found in the coastal regions of South America.
- Otaria nigra is the scientific name for the South American sea lion, which is part of the Otariidae family.
- Several species of otaria can be found in the waters surrounding Australia and South America.
- The type genus otaria is primarily defined by species with external ear flaps and V-shaped nostrils.
- Otaria species exhibit unique behaviors like hauling and flipper-walking on land to protect themselves from predators.