dugongidae

/duːˈɡoʊnjɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of large aquatic mammals that are closely related to manatees, found in the coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region.

“The dugongidae family is an important part of the marine ecosystem in Australia.”

Synonyms

  • manatid
  • sirenian

Antonyms

  • terrestrial mammal