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Trichechus MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Trichechus
Tree Number(s)
B01.050.150.900.649.313.250.750.750
Unique ID
D020455
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D020455
Scope Note
A genus of the order Sirenia comprising what are commonly called manatees. The distinguishing characteristics include a tail that is not notched, a short nasal cavity, the absence of nasal bones, and enamel-covered teeth. Members of this genus are found in marine bays and/or sluggish rivers, usually in turbid water. (From Scott, Concise Encyclopedia Biology, 1996)
Entry Term(s)
Manatees
Registry Numbers
txid9776
Previous Indexing
Mammals (1977-1998)
Public MeSH Note
1999; for MANATEES see MAMMALS 1998
History Note
1999; for MANATEES use MAMMALS 1998
Date Established
1999/01/01
Date of Entry
2024/08/09
Revision Date
2024/05/29
Trichechus Preferred
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