hydrodamalis

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Noun hydrodamalis has 1 sense

Hydrodamalis, genus Hydrodamalis - a genus of the family Dugongidae comprising only Steller's sea cow
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Dugongidae, family Dugongidae
--₁ has members: Steller's sea cow, Hydrodamalis gigas

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Hydrodamalis

Definition:

Hydrodamalis refers to a genus of extinct marine mammals known as Steller's sea cows. These large herbivorous mammals were native to the waters surrounding the Commander Islands in the Bering Sea.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A genus of extinct marine mammals

Example sentence: The hydrodamalis, also known as Steller's sea cow, was discovered in 1741 by the explorer Georg Steller.

Related products: Steller's Sea Cow Plush Toy

Sense 2:

A specific species of the hydrodamalis genus

Example sentence: Hydrodamalis gigas, the largest member of the genus, reached lengths of up to 30 feet.

Related products: Marine Mammals of the Bering Sea Book

Sense 3:

A popular attraction for local tourists

Example sentence: The hydrodamalis fossil exhibit at the local museum attracted numerous visitors interested in the region's natural history.