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PINNIPEDIA [1 record]

Record 1 2020-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

The pinnipeds are a group of 33 species of aquatic fin-footed mammals composing three families: the true seals (family Phocidae), the fur seals and sea lions (family Otariidae), and the walrus (family Odobenidae).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Ordre de mammifères aquatiques à corps fusiforme, à tête globuleuse et dont la peau est couverte de poils, présents dans toutes les mers, mais surtout les mers polaires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mamíferos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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