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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 January 2025. Taxonomic group of semi-aquatic mammals Pinnipeds Temporal range: Latest Oligocene – Holocene, 24–0 Ma Pre๊ ๊ O S D C P T J K Pg N Clockwise from top left: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus), Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri), walrus ...
A member of this group is called a pinniped or a seal. [ a ] They are widespread throughout the ocean and some larger lakes, primarily in colder waters. Pinnipeds range in size from the 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in) and 50 kg (110 lb) Baikal seal to the 6 m (20 ft) and 3,700 kg (8,200 lb) male southern elephant seal , which is also the largest member of ...
Life restoration of Gomphotaria pugnax. Pinnipeds are marine mammals that evolved from arctoid carnivorans that includes seals, eared seals, and walruses.There are 34 recent species of pinnipeds [1] and 102 species of fossil pinnipeds and their stem-relatives (Pinnipedimorpha), collectively referred to as pinnipedimorphs. [2]
Pinnipeds are flippered marine mammals belonging to three related families in the order Carnivora, the Phocidae (earless seals or true seals), the Otariidae (eared seals, including sea lions and fur seals), and Odobenidae (walrus).
Caniformia is a suborder within the order Carnivora consisting of "dog-like" carnivorans. They include dogs (wolves, foxes, etc.), bears, raccoons, and mustelids. [1] The Pinnipedia (seals, walruses and sea lions) are also assigned to this group.
Prehistoric pinnipeds of North America (21 P) Pages in category "Pinnipeds of North America" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.
Prehistoric pinnipeds — Prehistoric marine mammal caniforms. Subcategories. This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total. ...
Musteloidea is a superfamily of carnivoran mammals united by shared characteristics of the skull and teeth. Musteloids are the sister group of pinnipeds, the group which includes seals.