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mirounga

 

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Noun mirounga has 1 sense
  1. Mirounga, genus Mirounga - elephant seals
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Phocidae, family Phocidae
    --1 has members: elephant seal, sea elephant

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Mirounga

Description:

Mirounga is a genus of marine mammals comprising two species of elephant seals. These large seals are known for their impressive size and distinctive proboscis. Mirounga refers to both the genus as well as the specific species in the genus.

Sample Sentences:

As a Noun:

  • The Mirounga genus consists of two species: the Northern elephant seal and the Southern elephant seal.
  • The male Mirounga can weigh up to 8,800 pounds, making it the largest pinniped.

As a Verb:

  • The elephant seals mirounga their way across the beaches during mating season.
  • He miroungaed through the crowd, using his size to push forward.

As an Adjective:

  • The scientific community conducted a mirounga research expedition to study the behavior of elephant seals.
  • People flocked to the beach to witness the miraculous mirounga spectacle.

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