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walrus

(Science: zoology) A very large marine mammal (Trichecus rosmarus) of the seal family, native of the arctic ocean. The male has long and powerful tusks descending from the upper jaw. It uses these in procuring food and in fighting. It is hunted for its oil, ivory, and skin. It feeds largely on mollusks. Called also morse.

The walrus of the North Pacific and behring strait (Trichecus obesus) is regarded by some as a distinct species, by others as a variety of the common walrus.

Origin: D. Walrus; of Scand. Origin; cf. Dan valros, Sw. Vallross, Norw. Hvalros; literally, whale horse; akin to Icel. Hrosshvalr, AS. Horshwael. See Whale, and Horse.


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... in highschool, the found an indepth description of the internal anatomy of seals. I am going to end up using this as the internal anatomy of the walrus as they are extreemly similar. I have a question for you guys, what would the niche of the walrus be other than the fact that they eat of smaller ...

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by justinn
Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:11 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Walrus / [i]Odobenus rosmarus[/i]
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Walrus / [i]Odobenus rosmarus[/i]

Have you tried these-? http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/walrus/pdf/ib-walrus.pdf http://www.pinnipeds.org/species/walrus.htm http://marinebio.org/species.asp?id=184 But you're right, there's not a lot of detailed internal stuff on the web.

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by Darby
Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:19 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Walrus / [i]Odobenus rosmarus[/i]
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Views: 2266

Walrus / [i]Odobenus rosmarus[/i]

... on this mammal, and i have researched for numerous hours now. I find it extremely taxing to find information on the internal anatomy of the walrus. Would anyone please be kind enough to assist me in any sort of way. I have also visited my local library and found a few books on the internal ...

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by justinn
Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:56 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Walrus / [i]Odobenus rosmarus[/i]
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"Twenty questions"-biology game

Is it a member of the canidae (dog) family? Is it a member of the felidae (cat) family? Is it a member a seal or a walrus? Is it a mongoose? no. Is it a member of the ursidae (bear) family yes~ it is really easy by this time...

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by mmiaosmiling
Mon Mar 27, 2006 6:48 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Twenty questions"-biology game
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"Twenty questions"-biology game

... of the canidae (dog) family? Is it a member of the felidae (cat) family? Is it a member of the ursidae (bear) family? Is it a member a seal or a walrus? Is it a mongoose?

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by alextemplet
Mon Mar 27, 2006 2:37 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Twenty questions"-biology game
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