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Definition
: The suborder of aquatic CARNIVORA comprising the WALRUSES; FUR SEALS; SEA LIONS; and EARLESS SEALS. They have fusiform bodies with very short tails and are found on all sea coasts. The offspring are born on land.
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Examples
Fur Seals
;
Sea Lions
;
Seals, Earless
;
Walruses
Other names
Pinniped; Pinnipeds