Grzimek Mammals

v12_id117_con_tails

Dugongidae ; Trichechidae

Dugong tails are deeply notched (above), while manatee tails are rounded (below).

About this image

Identification
Dugongidae (dugong and sea cow)
Trichechidae (manatees)
Contributors
Michigan Science Art
copyright holder
Subjects
Subject Annotated
Subject Live Animal
Type Illustration
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Anatomy body parts tails

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Last updated: 2005-03-19 / Generated: 2025-09-15 01:56

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