Halicoridae

/ˌhælɪˈkɔrɪdiː/ noun

Definition

The family of marine mammals that includes dugongs and sea cows; herbivorous marine mammals of the order Sirenia.

Etymology

From 'Halicore' (the dugong genus) plus the suffix '-idae' (indicating a taxonomic family). Standard Linnaean classification naming.

Kelly Says

Halicoridae are the only herbivorous marine mammals alive today—they're living bridges to ancient seas, grazing on seagrass meadows just like cows graze on land.

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