sirenia

the order sirenia includes manatees and dugongs.

sirenia are fully aquatic, herbivorous mammals.

coastal development threatens the natural habitat of sirenia.

florida is famous for its large population of sirenia.

scientists study the evolutionary history of the order sirenia.

members of sirenia are often called "sea cows."

boat collisions remain a leading cause of sirenia mortality.

warm water refuges are crucial for sirenia survival in winter.

dugongs are the only strictly marine representatives of sirenia.

the anatomy of sirenia suggests a common ancestor with elephants.

conservation programs aim to restore sirenia population numbers.

steller's sea cow was the largest member of sirenia to exist.