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Monachus tropicalis, Caribbean monk seal
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Monachus tropicalis, Caribbean monk seal
A drawing of the lateral view of Phocid skeleton. Figure 7 from Seals of the World by Judith E. King. Published by The British Museum of Natural History, 1964
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This illustration showcases the lateral view of the skeleton of Monachus tropicalis, also known as the Caribbean monk seal. The Caribbean monk seal is a critically endangered Phocid seal, belonging to the order Carnivora and the family Monachidae, which includes the monk seals. This eutherian, caniform mammal is native to the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, making it the only seal species found in the Americas. The Caribbean monk seal is characterized by its large, paddle-like foreflippers, which are adapted for efficient swimming in the aquatic environment. Its earless, streamlined body is covered with short, coarse fur, and its elongated snout is equipped with small, external nares and nostrils. The skeletal structure of this marine mammal is well-suited for its semi-aquatic lifestyle, with a robust skull and a flexible, elongated vertebral column. The Caribbean monk seal's anatomy is a testament to its evolutionary history. As a member of the suborder Arctoidea, it shares common ancestry with bears, raccoons, and other arctoid mammals. However, its adaptation to a marine environment required significant modifications to its skeletal structure and other features, such as the loss of external ears and the development of specialized limbs for swimming. This illustration, Figure 7 from Seals of the World by Judith E. King, published by The British Museum of Natural History in 1964, provides a fascinating glimpse into the anatomy of this elusive and enigmatic marine mammal. The lateral view of the skeleton reveals the intricate details of its bone structure, offering insights into the functional adaptations that enable the Caribbean monk seal to thrive in its unique ecosystem.
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