cystophora

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Noun cystophora has 1 sense

Cystophora, genus Cystophora - hooded seals
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Phocidae, family Phocidae
--₁ has members: hooded seal, bladdernose, Cystophora cristata

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Cystophora

Noun:

1. A genus of seals in the family Phocidae, commonly known as hooded seals. They are characterized by the presence of a large, inflatable bladder-like structure on the head of males.

Example sentence: The male Cystophora uses its inflatable bladder to attract females during the breeding season.

Adjective:

1. Relating to the genus Cystophora or the hooded seals.

Example sentence: The Cystophora species is well-known for its unique breeding behavior.

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