Definitions:

1. Any of several seals lacking external ear flaps and having a stiff hairlike coat with hind limbs reduced to swimming flippers. NOUN
   • Earless seals are found in coastal waters and polar regions around the world, inhabiting diverse marine environments.
2. Members of the family Phocidae, distinguished from other seals by their lack of external ear flaps, steamlined bodies, and specialized adaptations for life in the water. NOUN
   • Earless seals communicate thorugh vocalizations, body postures, and scent making, maintaining social bonds and defending their territories.

Synonyms:

• Phocid
• true seal