pinniped

Meanings

• noun

  A aquatic mammal belonging to the order Pinnipedia, which includes seals, sea lions, and walruses.

  - "The pinniped population in the Antarctic is increasing."
  - "Seals and sea lions are both types of pinnipeds."

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Variants

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pinniped , pinnipeds

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Etymology

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From Greek pinnipēdēs, from pinnē, 'feather' + pēdēs, 'foot'.

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Trivia

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1. Pinnipeds are the only mammals that can truly hold their breath and dive deep underwater for extended periods of time.

2. The largest species of pinniped is the elephant seal, which can grow up to 20 feet long and weigh over 8,000 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marine mammals: Pinnipeds are a type of marine mammal, which are mammals that live in water and breathe air.

2. Seals: Seals are a group of pinnipeds that are characterized by their ability to swim in the water and move on land by crawling or sliding on their bellies.

3. Sea lions: Sea lions are a group of pinnipeds that are similar to seals but are more adapted to life on land. They have a larger body size and are able to walk on all fours.

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Culture

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Pinnipeds have been hunted for their fur, meat, and blubber for centuries. They have been featured in various forms of art, literature, and folklore.

How to Memorize "pinniped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a seal or sea lion, which are both types of pinnipeds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pinniped' with the image of a seal or sea lion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P Is For Pinniped, A Aquatic Mammal' to remember the definition.

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