Difference between revisions of "Pinnipedia"

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'''Pinnipedia''' is the suborder in which the animals generally known as seals are classed.  
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Pinnipeds (Pinnipedia) are a group of semi-aquatic [[marine mammals]] that include [[sea lion]]s, [[fur seal]]s, [[true seal]]s and [[the walrus]]. Members of this group are also known as the fin-footed mammals and are characterized by clumsiness on land but great agility in the water.
  
 
[[Category:Marine Mammals]]
 
[[Category:Marine Mammals]]

Revision as of 00:36, December 24, 2012

Pinnipeds (Pinnipedia) are a group of semi-aquatic marine mammals that include sea lions, fur seals, true seals and the walrus. Members of this group are also known as the fin-footed mammals and are characterized by clumsiness on land but great agility in the water.