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Pagophilus

Pagophilus

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A seal without visible ears that lives in Arctic and North Atlantic waters, called the harp seal
  • noun
  • /ˈpeɪɡəˌfaɪləs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Pagophilus is represented by only one living species, the harp seal.

Examples

  • Researchers observed juvenile Pagophilus migrating south as the sea ice receded.

  • The Pagophilus is known for its distinctive harp-like pattern on its back.

  • The adaptation of Pagophilus to icy habitats makes it unique among seals.

  • Many scientists study the Pagophilus to understand its behavior in the wild.

  • The genus Pagophilus includes only the harp seal, which is primarily found in the Arctic Ocean.

  • Researchers found that the Pagophilus adapts well to life in freezing temperatures and harsh ice environments.

  • Biologists classify the Pagophilus as a seal species that thrives in icy waters of the Northern Hemisphere.

Surface Forms

Pagophilus singular
Pagophili plural

Etymology

Pagophilus comes from Greek parts pago- meaning 'ice' and -philus meaning 'lover'. So it is an 'ice-lover', a handy way to remember that this name is for the harp seal, a seal that lives on Arctic sea ice.