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Enhydra

Enhydra

9.9
A group of sea otters that includes the common sea otter
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • However, the 1986 survey was specifically for sea otters, Enhydra lutris, and did not list cetacean sightings.
  • Enhydra lutris
  • sea otter

Examples

  • Most southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) live along the 150 miles of coastline between Santa Cruz and Pismo Beach and are federally classified as threatened.

    Blog text (14)

  • For example, the presence of sea otters (Enhydra lutris) in nearshore communities of the North Pacific is critical to maintaining kelp forests.

    Academic text (2009)

  • The feet are more or less symmetrical and have the shape of a paddle, not the shape of an asymmetrical hydrofoil, as in the foot of Enhydra.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The common sea otter, called Enhydra lutris, plays an important role in its ecosystem along the Pacific coast.

  • Researchers study Enhydra to understand its impact on marine biodiversity and coastal health.

  • In Alaska, Enhydra populations have shown a remarkable recovery thanks to conservation efforts.

Synonyms

genus Enhydra
vsEnhydra
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of marine mammals that includes sea otters

is the short scientific name for that group rather than the full label

Compounds

genus Enhydra
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of marine mammals that includes sea otters

Surface Forms

Enhydra main

Etymology

Enhydra comes from the Greek parts en- ('in') and hydra ('water'), so it literally means 'in the water'. That's an easy memory because Enhydra is the sea otter group and these animals live in the ocean, and you can see the same water root in words like hydro and hydrogen.