Pinniped (Noun)
Meaning
Aquatic carnivorous mammal having a streamlined body specialized for swimming with limbs modified as flippers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pinniped swam effortlessly through the icy waters, its flippers propelling it forward with incredible speed.
- Pinnipeds are found in oceans worldwide, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and are highly adapted to their aquatic environment.
- Seals, sea lions, and walruses are all examples of pinnipeds, each with unique characteristics and adaptations.
- The pinniped's streamlined body and powerful flippers allow it to dive to great depths in search of food.
- Scientists study the behavior and physiology of pinnipeds to better understand their role in the marine ecosystem.