earless seals

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:family
gptkbp:breedingSeason varies by species
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Phocidae
gptkbp:conservationStatus varies by species
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkb:squid
crustaceans
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature eared seals
lack of external ear flaps
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:example gptkb:bird
gptkb:Weddell_seal
gptkb:leopard_seal
bearded seal
ringed seal
gray seal
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:John_Edward_Gray
1821
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Arctic_Ocean
gptkb:Antarctic_Ocean
tropical waters
temperate waters
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
marine environments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label earless seals
gptkbp:legColor short forelimbs
hind flippers not used for walking
gptkbp:lifespan 20-35 years
gptkbp:molting annually
gptkbp:notableFeature excellent divers
solitary or small groups
lack of pinnae
thick blubber layer
gptkbp:numberOfSpecies about 19
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:predators polar bears
sharks
killer whales
gptkbp:pupCare mother nurses pup
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:bird
eared seals
gptkbp:reproduction give birth on land or ice
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Phocidae
gptkbp:shape streamlined
gptkbp:subfamily gptkb:Pinnipedia
gptkbp:swimmingAbility undulate body
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:family
gptkbp:vocalization generally less vocal than eared seals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Phocidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5