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PHOCA VITULINA [1 record]

Record 1 2024-03-13

English

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

A mammal of the family Phocidae.

OBS

The harbour seal is probably the most widespread and best known of the true seals.

French

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

Mammifère de la famille des Phocidae.

OBS

Le phoque commun ou chien de mer est sans doute le plus répandu et le mieux connu des phoques véritables.

Spanish

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

"foca": Nombre aplicado a cualquier mamífero pinnípedo; uno de los más conocidos es la "Phoca vitulina". Tiene la cabeza semejante a la de un perro y las extremidades adaptadas para la natación.

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