Grey seal (eastern Atlantic population)  (Halichoerus grypus)

Authentication

Authenticated (2002) by Dr Pat Morris.

Glossary

Cephalopods: From the Greek for ‘head-foot', a class of molluscs that occur only in marine habitats. All species have grasping tentacles, and either an internal or external shell. Includes nautiloids, cuttlefish, squids, octopuses, and extinct ammonites and belemnites.
Crustaceans: Diverse group of arthropods (a phylum of animals with jointed limbs and a hard chitinous exoskeleton) characterised by the possession of two pairs of antennae, one pair of mandibles (parts of the mouthparts used for handling and processing food) and two pairs of maxillae (appendages used in eating, which are located behind the mandibles). Includes crabs, lobsters, shrimps, slaters, woodlice and barnacles.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (November, 2008)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. Sea Mammal Research Unit. (2007) Scientific Advice on Matters Related to the Management of Seal Populations. University of St Andrews, Scotland. Available at:
    http://smub.st-and.ac.uk/CurrentResearch.htm/SCOS2007/SCOS_2007_FINAL_ADVICE_1.pdf
  3. Seal Conservation Society (January, 2002)
    http://www.pinnipeds.org/species/grey.htm
  4. Mammal Society fact sheet. (January, 2002)
    http://www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal/grey_seal.shtml
  5. Office of Public Sector Information (January, 2008)
    http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1994/Uksi_19942716_en_9.htm#sdiv3
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  7. Morris, P. (2002) Pers. Comm.
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  9. Westcott, S. (1996) The Grey Seals of the West Country. Stephen Westcott and Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Truro.