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Hydrodamalis

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Definition of Hydrodamalis

: a genus of aquatic mammals that includes only the Steller's sea cow and is now usually placed in the family Dugongidae but was formerly made type of a separate family

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History and Etymology for Hydrodamalis

New Latin, from hydr- + Greek damalis heifer; akin to Greek damalēs young bull

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“Hydrodamalis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hydrodamalis. Accessed 24 Jun. 2022.

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