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Seal sea lions and walruses are called pinnipeds because the term "pinniped" comes from the Latin words "pinna," meaning fin or flipper, and "ped," meaning foot. This classification refers to their unique limb structure, which is adapted for both swimming and movement on land. Pinnipeds are marine mammals that have streamlined bodies and flippers, making them efficient swimmers while also being capable of traversing terrestrial environments.
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What mammal type is a seal?
The seal is a pinniped and the group includes seals, sea lions, and walruses. The term pinnipedmeans "fin or flipper-footed" as all have modified legs and feet to better suit their aquatic habitat.
What are the three families of pinnipeds?
Otariidae (sea lions and fur seals), Phocidae (true seals), and Odonobenidae (walruses).
What is a king penguins enemies?
emperor penguins enemies are a killer whale and leoperd seal
Is walrus a sea creature?
Walrus is the largest seal in the world. So yes, it is.
What is a seal's kingdom called?
pinniped. wiki has it. national geographic did quite an extensive article on them a few years ago. research. fact; they are birds.
Is a seal a whalrus?
No, seals are compleatly different from walruses
Are there any seal like creatures with large tusks?
walruses
What are young seals called?
....an old elephant seal! I don't think there's any special name for elderly seals or sealions. Males and females are called bulls and cows, and their offspring are known as calves or pups, but I don't believe they aquire any special title due to their advancing age.
What do sea lions do on land?
The African lion (Panthera Leo) which hunts wildebeest and zebra in Africa is a land creature. However Sea Lions live in the ocean and are a type of pinniped bearing resemblance to a seal in fact you probably couldn't tell the difference
Is the southern elephant seal the largest seal?
The Southern Elephant seal is in fact the largest Pinniped growing 14-20 ft. and weight wise is about 2 3/8 - 5 1/2 tons.
Do seal have a backbone?
Yes they are vertebrates.
Is a seal a reptile or amphibian?
A seal is neither a reptile nor an amphibian. Seals belong to the mammal group known as pinnipeds, which includes seals, sea lions, and walruses. They are marine mammals that are well adapted to life in the water.
