(n.) Any species of Trichechus, a genus of sirenians; -- called alsosea cow.
Example Sentences:
(1) Signs include "Moderates do it both ways" and "Rally to restore manatee".
(2) The West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus, has amedullary, pachyostotic long bones.
(3) The contribution of VFAs to the manatees' total energy requirements could not be calculated, but it is probably considerable.
(4) In manatees the changes in alveolar O2 and CO2 pressure (PAO2 and PACO2) in relation to dive time are slower and more variable than in other marine mammals.
(5) The major whey proteins of the milks of the dolphin, manatee, and beagle were purified by gel filtration and ion exchange chromatography and characterized and identified by molecular weight determination, amino acid analysis, N-terminal sequencing, and activity measurements.
(6) Comparisons in the parasite fauna are made among Florida manatees and other sirenian populations, and a brief review of sirenian parasites is included.
(7) Airway dimensions, extent of cartilage reinforcements and lung mechanical properties were examined in excised lungs of the West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus).
(8) Although manatees have a small relative brain size, volume estimates of the major brain regions indicate that the telencephalon comprises 71% of total brain volume and is 90% cerebral cortex.
(9) Manatees are capable of dives exceeding 10 min duration without having to resport to anaerobic metabolism, and even after 10 min dives recover within 3-4 short dives.
(10) The VFA concentrations in the manatee are similar to those in the dugong, Dugong dugon, and the green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas.
(11) The architecture of frontal regions of cerebral cortex was investigated in several brains of the Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris.
(12) Guests paddle through the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, exploring mangrove channels and reefs, watching out for stingrays, manatees and pelicans.
(13) I don’t feel as threatened as a lot of other people, and the reason for that is that we didn’t see it with Dengue, and we didn’t see it with Chikungunya,” said Mark Latham, director of the Manatee County mosquito control program in Florida , about two more viruses spread by the same mosquito as Zika.
(14) Twenty minutes north is Tatuamunha river, a sanctuary for manatees.
(15) Unrestrained Amazonian manatees (Trichechus inunguis) maintained a constant heart rate during diving and exhibited a slight tachycardia during breathing.
(16) Fifty-two mammographic facilities were surveyed comprising 64 units in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee Counties.
(17) The proteolytic specificities of chymopapain and papaya proteinase omega were investigated by using the alpha-chains of manatee and mole haemoglobin, whose primary structures are known, as substrates.
(18) Three cases of congenital ectrodactyly of the flipper in the manatee are described, including one case of bilaterally-symmetrical cleft hand.
(19) Aside from the dolphins, government scientists, closely shadowed by experts working for BP, are studying the effects on creatures as tiny as zooplankton and as massive as manatees.
(20) Slow wave sleep occupied 27%, and paradoxical sleep 1% of the total recording time in the Amazonian manatee.
Walrus
Definition:
(n.) A very large marine mammal (Trichecus rosmarus) of the Seal family, native of the Arctic Ocean. The male has long and powerful tusks descending from the upper jaw. It uses these in procuring food and in fighting. It is hunted for its oil, ivory, and skin. It feeds largely on mollusks. Called also morse.
Example Sentences:
(1) She walks through the rain to better feel her passion for the disarmingly libidinous walrus of love.
(2) Antibodies were found to San Miguel sea lion virus (SMSV) types 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 13, and to Tillamook (bovine) calicivirus, but no antibodies were found to the walrus calicivirus.
(3) Documents seen by the Guardian show that Mittal's company, the world's biggest steel-making group, ArcelorMittal , admits the operations will be undertaken in an area inhabited by unique wildlife including polar bear, narwhal and walrus.
(4) We have a dramatic situation in the north Pacific with walruses.
(5) Depp again stars as Lapointe, this time helping out a duo whose friend, played by Justin Long, has gone missing after trying to interview a demented seafarer – who intends to turn him into a walrus.
(6) This behaviour has led to stampedes that have killed calves and hampered walruses’ ability to find food.
(7) Antibodies to WCV have been found in the Pacific walrus previously; however, this represents the first report of antibodies to any of the SMSV serotypes in this marine mammal.
(8) An identical beta-chain is found in fur seal and walrus, whereas larger differences were found between alpha I and alpha II compared to beta-chains.
(9) Given its dual role, it's little wonder that the MMS was so keen to pass a BP drilling plan that failed to discuss how to prevent a deepwater blowout and which, bizarrely, listed walruses as a Gulf of Mexico marine mammal.
(10) Take away the sea ice and it is hard to see how walruses, polar bears and ringed seals will survive.
(11) This altered environment is causing severe problems for walruses, with unprecedented “haul outs” of the animals occurring in 2015.
(12) The primary structure of the alpha- and beta-chains of the hemoglobin from the Pacific Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens, Pinnipedia) is presented.
(13) Compared to Harbour Seal (Phoca vitulina) the Walrus hemoglobin shows 9 amino-acid replacements in the alpha-chains and 5 in the beta-chains.
(14) One year later a second outbreak occurred when a family ate partially cooked meat from an infected walrus.
(15) Further tests since have found that the same parasite has killed Steller sea lions, seals, Hawaiian monk seals, walruses, and polar and grizzly bears in Alaska and British Columbia.
(16) Approximating Hitch's walrus-like features took four hours in makeup every day: the prosthetic jowls and nose, the balding pate, the trademark underbite, the fat suit.
(17) Antibodies to TCV were not found in sera collected from northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus L.), Pacific walruses (Odobenus rosmarus divergens Illiger), seals of the family Phocidae, or several cetacean species.
(18) Data on the largest known pineals in ratitae birds, seals and walruses have been compared with that of D. praedatrix and the human pineal.
(19) With a walrus moustache, a fiery temper and a reputation for brutality, Igor Bezler is the most feared of all the rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine.
(20) Smith's new film, Tusk, also has a UK connection, in that it was inspired by a Gumtree advert seeking a flatmate prepared to dress as a walrus.