Crabeater Seals [Lobodon]
Description
Lobodon is a genus encompassing the crabeater seal, which, despite its name, primarily feeds on Antarctic krill. They are one of the most abundant seal species and play a significant role in the Antarctic ecosystem. Crabeater seals have specialized teeth that allow them to strain krill from the water. They exhibit a slender body shape and are highly adapted to life in the pack ice, with their distribution closely tied to the presence of Antarctic krill.
Species
Crabeater Seal [Lobodon carcinophaga]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
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| Order |
Carnivorans
Carnivora
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| Family |
Earless Seals
Phocidae
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Statistics
- Species 1