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- proper noun A
taxonomic genus , withinfamily Dugongidae — thedugong .
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The site includes major feeding grounds for dugong Dugong dugon (V).
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The dugong Dugong dugon is a large marine mammal which, together with the manatees, is one of four living species of the order Sirenia.
Statler and Waldorf kittehs - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2009
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The declining species Dugong (Dugong dugong, VU), and Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) are also found in the mangroves.
Madagascar mangroves 2008
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Shark bay is renowned for its marine fauna, with 10,150 dugong Dugong dugon (V).
Shark Bay, Australia 2008
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The largest animals that are associated with the seagrass habitat are the green turtle, Chelonia mydas, and species of the order Sirenia (sea cows), notably the dugong Dugong dugon, and the West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus.
Seagrass meadows 2008
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Dugong Dugong dugon have been recorded in the marine sectors of the park.
Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Philippines 2008
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Notable marine mammals include blue whale Balaenoptera musculus (E) and sperm whale Physeter catodon, which are occasionally observed, as well as 10 species of dolphin and dugong Dugong dugon (V).
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The dugong (Dugong dugon), although better associated with sea grass beds, is a rare marine mammal that is facing extinction.
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We have the launch today of the international touring exhibition of Torres Strait Islander prints - Gelam Nguzu Kazi: Dugong My Son - in the R G Casey atrium.
Speech: NAIDOC Week 2006, Official Launch Of Art Exhibition - ���Gelam Nguzu Kazi - Dugong My Son��� 2006
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[These bones were subsequently found, upon examination, to be those of the Dugong.]
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