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Otariidae

Otariidae

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A group of sea animals like sea lions and fur seals with visible ear flaps that walk on land
  • noun
  • /oʊˈtɛr.i.əˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • The Otariidae family includes both sea lions and fur seals.

Examples

  • Unlike true seals, members of the Otariidae have external ear flaps and are more agile on land.

  • The Otariidae family includes species like sea lions and fur seals.

  • Researchers studied the behavior of various Otariidae species along the coastline.

  • Did you know that Otariidae are known for their external ears?

  • The Otariidae family includes both sea lions and fur seals.

  • Researchers studied the behavior of various Otariidae species along the coastline.

  • Unlike true seals, members of the Otariidae have external ear flaps and are more agile on land.

Surface Forms

Otariidae singular
Otariidaes plural

Etymology

Otariidae comes from a Greek root ot- meaning 'ear' and the scientific ending -idae meaning 'family'. So Otariidae are the 'eared' seals—sea lions and fur seals—which is why they have visible ear flaps and can move well on land.