Grzimek Mammals

v12_id119_con_fingern

Trichechidae ; Dugongidae

Dugongs lack vestigial nails on their flippers (upper), while manatees possess vestigial nails (lower).

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

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Last updated: 2005-17-19 / Generated: 2025-09-15 01:56

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