Organisms

Walruses

The family Odobenidae, suborder PINNIPEDIA, order CARNIVORA. It is represented by a single species of large, nearly hairless mammal found on Arctic shorelines, whose upper canines are modified into tusks.

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Abstract

The family Odobenidae, suborder PINNIPEDIA, order CARNIVORA. It is represented by a single species of large, nearly hairless mammal found on Arctic shorelines, whose upper canines are modified into tusks.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Odobenidae
  • Odobenus rosmarus
  • Walrus

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Aspects Covered

18 allowable subheadings

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

2005 (1975)

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  1. B01w.050w.150w.900w.649w.313w.750w.250w.821w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Walruses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014856. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014856
  2. Walruses. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odobenidae
  3. Walruses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2292156