Dugong-+Memon

Dugong Kingdom- Animalia Phylum- Chordata Class- Mammalia Order- Sirenia Family- Dugongidae Sub Family- Dugonginae Genus- Dugong Species- D. Dugon  In the order Sirenia, there are Dugongs, West Indian Manatees, Amazonian Manatees, and th e Stellar's Sea Cow. They all have tails that are used for jet propulsion. They also have arm-like fin s that are used to steer. They all have tusks that are used to grind the vegetation they eat. Of course, They all eat vegetables as their main food. ( wikipedia.org) **Maturity-** It takes the Dugong 8-18 years to reach sexual maturity and can grow to 10 feet long and 1100 pounds.(nationalgeographic.com) There are no differences between male and female dugongs beside the reproductive organs. Dugong song Here!!!!
 * Movement- ** The Dugong moves by using its arm-like fins to steer, and its tail as a paddle to propel itself through the water. (wikipedia.org)
 * Metabolism- ** The Dugong eats only vegetation like marine algae, but will eat invertabrates, like jelly fish, if necessary. It eats by sucking the food into its elephant-like trunk. Then, it moves the trunk to is mouth and blows out the food. It then grinds it with its tusks.
 * Adaptation- ** The Dugong has adapted by using its fins to steer and its tail as a paddle for swimming. It has also adapted its teeth and trunk so that it may obtain food in small places. (wikipedia.com)
 * Reproduction- ** Dugongs reproduce using fertilization like humans do. They can have only one baby at a time. The baby gestates for 38-42 weeks. (nationalgeographic.com)

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