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Pinnipedia

Definition of Pinnipedia

noun

Zoology
  • an order of carnivorous aquatic mammals which comprises the seals, sea lions, and walrus. They are distinguished by their flipper-like limbs.
    • Order Pinnipedia: three families

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Latin pinna 'wing, fin' + pes, ped- foot

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