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Otaria

Otaria

9.9
A type of sea lion that lives on South American coasts
  • noun
  • /oʊˈtɛrɪə/
  • Specialized
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  • The South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens, is a key species in its ecosystem.

Examples

  • The Otaria genus is known for its large and noisy colonies along South American coasts.

  • The Otaria is known for its loud barks.

  • Researchers observed several behaviors unique to Otaria during their expedition.

  • Did you see the Otarias at the zoo?

  • Researchers observed several behaviors unique to Otaria during their expedition.

  • The Otaria genus is known for its large and noisy colonies along South American coasts.

  • The South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens, is a key species in its ecosystem.

Compounds

Otaria byronia
  • Specialized
9.9

A large sea lion that lives on the southern coasts of South America

Surface Forms

Otaria singular
Otarias plural

Etymology

Otaria comes from a Greek word that means 'ear' because these sea lions have small outer ears, so think of the English word 'ear' to remember that Otaria names the 'eared' seals.