Harp seal

Definition of Harp seal

(Zool.) an arctic seal (Phoca Grœnlandica). The adult males have a light-colored body, with a harp-shaped mark of black on each side, and the face and throat black. Called also saddler, and saddleback. The immature ones are called bluesides; their fur is white, and they are killed and skinned to harvest the fur.

See also: Harp

Related Words

earless seal, genus Pagophilus, hair seal, Pagophilus, Pagophilus groenlandicus, true seal
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