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the genus Dugong, which is the only extant member of the Family Dugongidae (UNEP, 2002; Bryden et al. 1998). The Dugongidae shares the Order Sirenia with just three species of manatee. Hence, the dugong’s genes are more unique than those of most species, which, more typically, have genera and Family-level relatives. The dugong is
Genus Dugong dugong. Dugong: pictures (1) Dugong: specimens (12) Species Dugong dugon dugong. ... ADW doesn't cover all species in the world, nor does it include all ...
The dugong (/ ˈ d (j) uː ɡ ɒ ŋ /; Dugong dugon) is a marine mammal.It is one of four living species of the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees.It is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae; its closest modern relative, Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), was hunted to extinction in the 18th century.
Dugong and Marine Turtle Knowledge Handbook February 2005 relative of dugongs today. Fossil Sirenians are found in many parts of the world that no longer support living species, indicating that Sirenians used to have a much greater distribution than they do today. In addition, there used to be many more species of Sirenia than there are today.
The dugongÕs closest relative is the manatee. There are four species of manatee and they live in the Americas and Africa. They all belong to the order of Sirenia, which means mermaid. There was another, much bigger, closely-related species called the Steller Sea Cow but it is now extinct. In the eighteenth century humans (mostly whalers)
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The dugong (Dugong dugon) is one of four living species of the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees.It is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae; its closest modern relative, Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), was hunted to extinction in the 18th century.
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This product contains a Fact File Worksheet on the animal DUGONG (Dugong dugon). It includes the following details:Taxonomic Classification - Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and SpeciesBiogeographic realm Continent Weight LengthLifespan Active Day PeriodBehavior HabitatDiet Locating th...
