Walruses

The family Odobenidae, suborder PINNIPEDIA, order CARNIVORA. It is represented by a single species of large, nearly hairless mammal found on Arctic shorelines, whose upper canines are modified into tusks.

Year introduced: 2005 (1975)

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.649.313.750.250.821

MeSH Unique ID: D014856

Registry Number: txid9705

Entry Terms:

• Odobenidae
• Odobenus rosmarus
• Walrus

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Animals
Chordata
Vertebrates
Mammals
Eutheria
Carnivora
Caniformia
Walruses