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.
Entry Term(s)
Odobenidae
Odobenus rosmarus
Walrus
Related Numbers
txid9707
Public MeSH Note
2005; see WALRUS 1991-2004, see PINNIPEDIA 1975-1990
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.
