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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.

Synonyms

  • Order Sirenia
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