Pagophilus (Noun)
Meaning
Harp seals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Harp seals are also known as Pagophilus groenlandicus due to their preference for sea ice habitats.
- Pagophilus groenlandicus, the scientific name for the harp seal, reflects their affinity for ice floes.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of Pagophilus groenlandicus in the Arctic region.
- The harp seal's scientific name Pagophilus groenlandicus is derived from the Greek word for "ice-loving".
- Pagophilus groenlandicus, or the harp seal, relies heavily on sea ice for breeding and molting.