Organisms

Phoca

A genus in the family of EARLESS SEALS (Phocidae) and collectively the most abundant PINNIPEDS in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A genus in the family of EARLESS SEALS (Phocidae) and collectively the most abundant PINNIPEDS in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Phocas
  • Phoca vitulina
  • Seal, Harbor
  • Harbor Seal
  • Harbor Seals
  • Seals, Harbor

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Aspects Covered

18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, classification, embryology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, psychology, surgery, urine, virology.

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History Note

2005

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Previous Indexing

  • Pinnipedia (1966-1974)
  • Seals, Earless (1975-2004)

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Tree Number

  1. B01w.050w.150w.900w.649w.313w.750w.250w.700w.600w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Phoca. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D046049. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D046049
  2. Phoca. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoca
  3. Phoca. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q878742