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Rytina
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What's The Definition Of Rytina?Synonyms | Synonyms for Rytina: Related Terms | Find terms related to Rytina: See Also | Rytina In Webster's Dictionary \Ryt"i*na\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. "ryti`s a wrinkle.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A genus of large edentulous sirenians, allied to the dugong
and manatee, including but one species ({R. Stelleri}); --
called also {Steller's sea cow}. [Written also {Rhytina}.]
Note: It is now extinct, but was formerly abundant at
Behring's Island, near Behring's Straits. It was
twenty-five feet or more in length, with a thick,
blackish, naked skin. The last were killed in 1768 for
their oil and flesh.
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