Sirenia (Noun)
Meaning
An animal order including: manatees; dugongs; Steller's sea cow.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Sirenia order is found in warm waters around the world and consists of only five species of aquatic mammals.
- Sirenia are large, slow-moving animals that feed on aquatic plants and can be found in shallow waters.
- The Sirenia order has been around for millions of years, with fossil records showing that they have remained largely unchanged.
- Unfortunately, many species within the Sirenia order are threatened or endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
- Steller's sea cow, a member of the Sirenia order, was discovered in the 18th century but became extinct just 27 years later due to overhunting.