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Eumetopias

Eumetopias

9.9
A group of sea lions that includes the Steller sea lion
  • noun
  • /juːˈmɛtəpiəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Eumetopias genus is best represented by the Steller sea lion found along the northern Pacific coasts.

Examples

  • Conservation efforts for the Eumetopias focus primarily on protecting Steller sea lion habitats.

  • Scientists are studying the genetics of the Eumetopias to understand its evolutionary history.

  • The Eumetopias species is known for its large size.

  • Have you ever seen a Eumetopias in the wild?

  • Conservation efforts for the Eumetopias focus primarily on protecting Steller sea lion habitats.

  • Scientists are studying the genetics of the Eumetopias to understand its evolutionary history.

  • The Eumetopias genus is best represented by the Steller sea lion found along the northern Pacific coasts.

Surface Forms

Eumetopias singular
Eumetopiases plural

Etymology

Eumetopias comes from Greek parts eu- 'good' or 'well' and metop- 'forehead'. The name is used for a group of sea lions, including the Steller sea lion, which has a large, noticeable forehead, so the word helps you remember this kind of sea lion.