Organisms

Trichechus

A genus of the order Sirenia comprising what are commonly called manatees. The distinguishing characteristics include a tail that is not notched, a short nasal cavity, the absence of nasal bones, and enamel-covered teeth. Members of this genus are found in marine bays and/or sluggish rivers, usually in turbid water. (From Scott, Concise Encyclopedia Biology, 1996)

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A genus of the order Sirenia comprising what are commonly called manatees. The distinguishing characteristics include a tail that is not notched, a short nasal cavity, the absence of nasal bones, and enamel-covered teeth. Members of this genus are found in marine bays and/or sluggish rivers, usually in turbid water. (From Scott, Concise Encyclopedia Biology, 1996)

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  • Manatees
  • Manatee

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, classification, embryology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, psychology, surgery, urine, virology.

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History Note

1999; for MANATEES use MAMMALS 1998

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  • Mammals (1977-1998)

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  1. B01w.050w.150w.900w.649w.313w.250w.750w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Trichechus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020455. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020455
  2. Trichechus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manatee
  3. Trichechus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42797