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Taxonomy Together with the fur seal, they comprise the Otariidae family, collectively known as eared seals. Until recently, sea lions were grouped under a single subfamily called Otariinae to distinguish them from the fur seals Arcocephalinae, based on the most prominent common feature between all species, namely the lack of dense underfur characteristic of the latter. Recent genetic evidence, however, strongly suggests that the Callorhinus, the genus of the Northern fur seal is more closely related to some sea lion species than to the fur seal genus Arctocephalus. Therefore the fur seal/sealion subfamily distinction has been largely eliminated. Nonetheless, all sea lions have certain features in common, in particular the coarse, short fur, greater bulk and larger prey than fur seals.
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What is the scientific name for the California sea hare?
The scientific name for the California sea hare is Aplysia californica.
What is a scientific name for a steller seal?
The scientific name for a Steller sea lion is Eumetopias jubatus.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the mammal Australian sea lion?
The scientific name of the Australian sea lion is Neophoca cinerea. It belongs to the family Otariidae, which includes eared seals and fur seals.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the mammal Southern sea lion?
The scientific name of the Southern sea lion is Otaria flavescens. It belongs to the family Otariidae within the order Carnivora.
The genus of a sea lion?
The genus of a sea lion is Zalophus. This genus includes two species of sea lions, the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) and the Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki). They are both known for their playful nature and agility in the water.
