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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › dugongDUGONG - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   Master the word "DUGONG" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDUGONG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A whalelike sirenian mammal, Dugong dugon, occurring in shallow tropical waters from E Africa.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video. TRANSLATOR

4. educalingo.com › en › dic-enMeaning of "dugong" in the English dictionary - educalingo

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   «Dugong» The dugong is a large marine mammal which, together with the manatees, is one of four living species of the order Sirenia. It is the only living ...

5. www.seacology.org › 2020 › 05Manatees and dugongs: saving serene sirenians - Seacology

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   May 28, 2020 · Manatees and dugongs make up the order Sirenia, named for the sirens of Greek mythology–beautiful women whose songs lured sailors to their deaths. In fact, it’s likely that dugongs and manatees inspired the legends of mermaids.

6. whalescientists.com › sireniansSirenians: manatees and dugongs - Whale Scientists

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   Jan 4, 2021 · Dugongs are exclusively marine, while manatees inhabit both marine and freshwater systems. They live in swamps, rivers, estuaries, marine wetlands, and coastal marine water. Sirenians have no dorsal fin. No need, really, when you can navigate calm freshwaters instead of strong ocean waves.

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   What is the difference between a dugong and a sirenian?

   • All sirenians, including dugongs, are herbivorous and confined to shallow waters of coastal areas where higher aquatic plant life is abundant. Dugongs are strictly marine mammals, while manatees may live in the sea, estuarine, or riverine waters.

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   Why are manatees and dugongs called Sirenia?

   • Manatees and dugongs make up the order Sirenia, named for the sirens of Greek mythology–beautiful women whose songs lured sailors to their deaths. In fact, it’s likely that dugongs and manatees inspired the legends of mermaids.

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   What is the difference between a dugong and a manatee?

   • Sirenians have a strong preference for warm waters. However, there is a difference between dugong and manatee habitats. Dugongs are exclusively marine, while manatees inhabit both marine and freshwater systems. They live in swamps, rivers, estuaries, marine wetlands, and coastal marine water. Sirenians have no dorsal fin.

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   Where are dugongs found?

   • Dugongs are found in warm, shallow waters along the east coast of Africa and around many islands in Asia and the Pacific. Manatees and dugongs make up the order Sirenia, named for the sirens of Greek mythology–beautiful women whose songs lured sailors to their deaths. In fact, it’s likely that dugongs and manatees inspired the legends of mermaids.

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   Where does a dugong spill occur?

   • a large sea animal, similar to a manatee, that is found mainly in the Indian and Pacific oceans. It has thick skin, a divided fin at the back end of its body, and two flippers (= flat parts for swimming) at the front. The current location of the spill is to the north of the main dugong habitats.

   DUGONG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What is the closest living animal to a sirenian?

   • Although sirenians are often referred to as “sea cows” because of their slow pace and near-constant grazing, their closest living relatives are actually elephants and hyraxes. Manatees and dugongs spend their lives in the water, only surfacing to breathe every 5 to 15 minutes.

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDUGONG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DUGONG definition: 1. a large sea animal, similar to a manatee, that is found mainly in the Indian and Pacific oceans…. Learn more.