Thursday, August 19, 2010

What is the scientific name for the harp seal?

Kingdom Animalia -- Animal


Phylum Chordata -- chordates


Subphylum Vertebrata -- vertebrates


Class Mammalia Linnaeus, mammals


Subclass Theria Parker and Haswell, 1897


Infraclass Eutheria Gill, 1872


Order Carnivora Bowdich, 1821 -- carnivores


Suborder Caniformia Kretzoi, 1943


Family Phocidae Gray, 1821 -- true seals


Genus Pagophilus Gray, 1844


Species Pagophilus groenlandicus

What is the scientific name for the harp seal?
Phoca groenlandica
Reply:The harp seal (Phoca groenlandica) is a marine mammal belonging to the Suborder Pinnipedia (fin-footed animals) and the Family Phocidae (true seals lacking external ears).
Reply:Phoca groenlandica


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