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Erignathus

Erignathus

9.9
A large Arctic seal with thick whiskers that lives on sea ice
  • noun
  • /ˌɛrɪgˈneɪθəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Erignathus is well known for its thick whiskers, which help it sense food on the ocean floor.

Examples

  • Biologists observed several Erignathus basking on the Arctic ice during their research expedition.

  • The Erignathus plays an important role in the ecosystem as both predator and prey in polar regions.

  • The Erignathus is known for its distinctive whiskers.

  • Have you ever seen an Erignathus in the wild?

  • During the Arctic summer, researchers documented the behavior of the Erignathus as it interacted with its young on the ice.

  • The prominent whiskers of the Erignathus help it detect movements in the water, making it an effective hunter.

  • Many tourists visit the Arctic to see the Erignathus lounging on ice floes in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

bearded seal
vsErignathus
  • US
1 6.8

A medium-sized Arctic animal that lives in the sea with long whiskers used to find food under ice

is larger in size rather than medium-sized

Compounds

Erignathus barbatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A bearded seal from Arctic waters with thick whiskers on its face

Surface Forms

Erignathus singular
Erignathus plural

Etymology

Erignathus comes from Greek parts eri- 'wool' and gnathus 'jaw'. This 'woolly jaw' image points to the seal's thick whiskers, so Erignathus is a fitting name for the bearded seal.