sirenian
/saɪˈriːniən/
noun
- A large, plant-eating sea mammal that lives in warm coastal waters, such as a manatee or dugong.
- Tourists often take boat tours hoping to spot a sirenian in the wild.
- The sirenian glided slowly through the seagrass, grazing as it moved.
- Scientists study the sirenian to understand how these gentle giants communicate.
adjective
- Relating to the group of sea mammals that includes manatees and dugongs.
- Sirenian fossils have been discovered in many parts of the world.
- The sirenian family includes several species found in tropical rivers and oceans.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting sirenian habitats from boat traffic.