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Genus of carnivores
Phoca (/ˈfoʊkə/ FOH-kə) is a genus of the earless seals, (Phocidae). It now contains just two species, the common seal (or harbour seal) and the spotted
Phoca
Species of pinniped
The harbor (or harbour) seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the common seal, is a true seal found along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the
Harbor_seal
Roman emperor from 602 to 610
Phocas (Latin: Focas; Ancient Greek: Φωκᾶς, romanized: Phōkás; 547 – 5 October 610) was Eastern Roman emperor from 602 to 610. Initially a middle-ranking
Phocas
Species of mammal
the northernmost Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. Originally in the genus Phoca with a number of other species, it was reclassified into the monotypic genus
Harp_seal
Subspecies of harbor seal
The Ungava seal (Phoca vitulina mellonae) is a subspecies of Harbor seal, endemic to a small series of freshwater lakes in the Ungava Peninsula, located
Ungava_seal
Remotely operated underwater vehicle of the COMANCHE type
ROV PHOCA is a remotely operated underwater vehicle of the COMANCHE type. It was built by sub-Atlantic, Aberdeen, Scotland and is owned by the GEOMAR
ROV_PHOCA
Species of seal endemic to the Caspian Sea
The Caspian seal (Pusa caspica, syn. Phoca caspica) is one of the smallest members of the earless seal family and unique in that it is found exclusively
Caspian_seal
Ancient Roman triumphal column, a landmark of Rome, Italy
The Column of Phocas (Italian: Colonna di Foca) is a Roman monumental column in the Roman Forum of Rome, Italy, built when Rome was part of the Eastern
Column_of_Phocas
Byzantine emperor from 963 to 969
romanized: Nikēphóros Phōkâs; c. 912 – 11 December 969), Latinized Nicephorus II Phocas, was Byzantine emperor from 963 to 969. His career, not uniformly successful
Nikephoros_II_Phokas
Species of mammal
The spotted seal (Phoca largha), also known as the larga seal or largha seal, is a species of earless seal (or true seal, Phocidae). It inhabits ice floes
Spotted_seal
Hypothetical species of seals
The long-necked seal (Phoca mutica) is a hypothetical species of earless seals. It was first described in 1681 by Nehemiah Grew, based on a skin of unknown
Long-necked_seal
Freshwater seal found in Finland
2002). "Dive types and circadian behaviour patterns of Saimaa ringed sealsPhoca hispida saimensis during the open-water season". Acta Theriologica. 47 (1):
Saimaa_ringed_seal
Species of freshwater seal
the World. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. ISBN 0-375-41141-0. "Baikal Seal (Phoca Sibirica)". Seal Conservation Society. Archived from the original on 6 October
Baikal_seal
Genus of mammals
The four species of this genus were split from the genus Phoca, and some sources still give Phoca as an acceptable synonym for Pusa. The four species in
Pusa
Topics referred to by the same term
Phocas or Phokas (from Greek: Φωκάς) may refer to: Saint Phocas, Bishop of Sinope Saint Phocas, a 4th-century Christian martyr Flavius Phocas, Byzantine
Phocas_(disambiguation)
Species of carnivore
Pusa are the grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) and the species in the genus Phoca (the harbor seal and largha seal), in which ringed seals were formerly classified
Ringed_seal
Freshwater seal found in northwestern Russia
1981. "Ringed, Baikal and Caspian seals, Phoca hispida Schreber, 1775, Phoca sibirica Gmelin, 1788, Phoca caspica Gmelin, 1788." Ridgway, S.H. and Harrison
Ladoga_ringed_seal
Species of marine mammal
edition of his Systema Naturae, where it was given the binomial name of Phoca leonina. John Edward Gray established the genus Mirounga in 1827. In the
Southern_elephant_seal
Species of marine mammal with tusks
O. rosmarus divergens O. rosmarus laptevi (debated) Distribution of walrus Synonyms Phoca rosmarus Linnaeus, 1758 Trichechus rosmarus Linnaeus, 1766
Walrus
Species of gastropod
Diaulula phoca is a species of sea slug or dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Discodorididae. This species was originally described
Diaulula_phoca
Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church saint
Phocas, sometimes called Phocas the Gardener (Greek: Φωκᾶς), is venerated as a martyr and saint by the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. His life
Saint_Phocas
Family of mammals
(all other phocines). More recently, five species have been split off from Phoca, forming three additional genera. Alternatively the three monachine tribes
Earless_seal
Marine mammal behaviour
hauling out onto land-fast ice, however Phoca hispida ochotensis prefers drifting pack ice, meanwhile Phoca hispida hispida occupies both land-fast ice
Hauling_out
romanized: Iōánnēs Phōkâs, IPA: [i.oˈan.nis foˈkas]) or Phocas (Medieval Latin: Johannes Phocas, IPA: [joˈan.nes ˈfɔː.kas]) was a 12th-century Byzantine
John_Phokas
Seal species which live primarily in freshwater lakes
inhabit freshwater lakes for the duration of the year. The Ungava seal (Phoca vitulina mellonae) is a subspecies of the harbor seal which lives solely
Freshwater_seal
Species of moth
Lasionycta phoca is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in eastern and central Canada with records from Labrador to the west coast of
Lasionycta_phoca
Species of mammal
1086/416458. ISSN 0033-5770. PMID 2697022. S2CID 46445815. SCS: Ribbon Seal (Phoca fasciata). pinnipeds.org "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original
Ribbon_seal
Stem-clade of arctoid carnivorans
arctoid carnivorans that is defined to include the last common ancestor of Phoca and Enaliarctos, and all descendants of that ancestor. Scientists still
Pinnipedimorpha
7th century Byzantine general who served under Emperor Phocas
Leontius was a 7th century Byzantine general who served under Emperor Phocas in the context of the Byzantine-Sassanian War (602–628). He was originally
Leontius (general under Phocas)
Leontius_(general_under_Phocas)
Family of mammals
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Mustelidae
Jewish rebellion during Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628
Jews revolted against Emperor Heraclius during the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628. It was the last time Jews had autonomy over Jerusalem prior to modern
Jewish revolt against Heraclius
Jewish_revolt_against_Heraclius
been a fusion of three men with the same name: a Phocas of Antioch, Phocas, Bishop of Sinope, and Phocas the Gardener. Only the last seems authentic. His
Phocas,_Bishop_of_Sinope
Species of mammal
disproportionately large eyes, whence its scientific name (Ommato- meaning "eye", and phoca meaning "seal"), and complex, trilling and siren-like vocalizations. Ross
Ross_seal
Byzantine emperor from 610 to 641
Elder, the Exarch of Africa, led a revolt against the unpopular emperor Phocas. Heraclius's reign was marked by wars against the Persians and the Arabs
Heraclius
Continuation of the Roman Empire (330–1453)
proclaimed an officer named Phocas as emperor, and executed Maurice. The Sasanians seized their moment and reopened hostilities; Phocas was unable to cope and
Byzantine_Empire
Byzantine general (c. 878 – c. 968)
Foundation of the Hellenic World. Kazhdan, Alexander, ed. (1991). "Nikephoros II Phocas". The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium. Oxford and New York: Oxford University
Bardas_Phokas_the_Elder
Byzantine army officer
Armenian ancestry active during the reigns of the emperors Maurice and Phocas in the late sixth and early seventh centuries CE. He commanded the army
Narses (magister militum per Orientem)
Narses_(magister_militum_per_Orientem)
Species of beetle
Binomial name Saperda similis Laicharting, 1784 Synonyms Saperda phoca Fröhlich, 1793 Amilia phoca (Fröhlich, 1793) Anaerea similis (Laicharting) Villiers, 1978
Saperda_similis
Heraclian rebellion: 608, son seizes Constantinople, establishes dynasty, 610
against the Byzantine emperor Phocas in 608. In October 610, Heraclius the Younger reached Constantinople, executed Phocas, and was proclaimed as emperor
Heraclian_revolt
Byzantine army officer
(Greek: Γερμανός; died 604) was a Byzantine general who served under Emperor Phocas (r. 602–610) in the early stages of the Byzantine-Sassanid War of 602–628
Germanus (magister militum under Phocas)
Germanus_(magister_militum_under_Phocas)
Taxonomic group of semi-aquatic mammals
(1989). "Diving in darkness: whiskers as sense organs of the ringed seal (Phoca hispida saimensis)". Journal of Zoology. 218 (4): 663–678. Bibcode:1989JZoo
Pinniped
Byzantine general
cousin of Emperor Heraclius. He played a major role in the revolt against Phocas that brought Heraclius to the throne, where he captured Egypt for his cousin
Nicetas_(cousin_of_Heraclius)
Island country in the Atlantic Ocean
Marine mammals include the grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) and harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Many species of fish live in the ocean waters surrounding Iceland
Iceland
brother of the Byzantine emperor Phocas (r. 602–610). Phocas and his family were likely of Thraco-Roman origin. Phocas and Domentziolus' mother was named
Domentziolus (brother of Phocas)
Domentziolus_(brother_of_Phocas)
Type of animal hair used for sensing
PMID 22122151. Dehnhardt, G. (2001). "Hydrodynamic trail-following in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina)". Science. 293 (5527): 102–104. doi:10.1126/science.1060514. PMID 11441183
Whiskers
Species of amphibian endemic to the Eastern United States
monticola jeffersoni Hoffman, 1951 Desmognathus monticola monticola – Hoffman, 1951 Desmognathus phoca — Dunn, 1923; currently synonym of Desmognathus fuscus
Seal_salamander
Byzantine senator (died c. 605)
Blues. Germanus immediately turned to support Phocas, the leader of the rebels. According to Theophylact, Phocas had briefly considered elevating Germanus
Germanus_(patricius)
Topics referred to by the same term
(brother of Phocas), brother of Byzantine Emperor Phocas and magister officiorum Domentziolus (nephew of Phocas), nephew of Byzantine Emperor Phocas, curopalates
Domentziolus
Byzantine general (9th century AD)
(1986). "Les Phocas". In Dagron, Gilbert; Mihăescu, Haralambie (eds.). Le traité sur la guérilla (De velitatione) de l'empereur Nicéphore Phocas (963–969)
Nikephoros_Phokas_the_Elder
Period of Byzantine history from 610 to 711
junior officer named Phocas and major uprisings by the Greens and Blues forced Maurice to abdicate. The Senate approved Phocas as the new Emperor and
Byzantine Empire under the Heraclian dynasty
Byzantine_Empire_under_the_Heraclian_dynasty
Species of the family Mustelidae
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Wolverine
Extinct genus of carnivores
affine and M. aberratum were previously assigned to this genus, as well as "Phoca" gaudini, but the former two are now considered a distinct genus, Frisiphoca
Monotherium
Class of animals with milk-producing glands
tactics and mating system of an aquatic-mating pinniped: the harbor seal, Phoca vitulina". Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 61 (1): 119–130. Bibcode:2006BEcoS
Mammal
Period of Byzantine history from 518 to 602
602 with the deposition of Maurice and the accession of his successor, Phocas. The Justinian dynasty began with the accession of its namesake Justin I
Byzantine Empire under the Justinian dynasty
Byzantine_Empire_under_the_Justinian_dynasty
Extinct genus of carnivores
middle Miocene of Belgium. In 1871, Pierre-Joseph van Beneden erected "Phoca" vitulinoides for a maxilla, atlas, sacrum, ulna, two ankle bones, and phalanx
Nanophoca
Group of lakes in Quebec, Canada
marins, lit. 'sea wolves' or phoques 'seals'). They belong to the subspecies Phoca vitulina mellonae, the only type of seal in Canada that lives year-round
Lacs_des_Loups_Marins
Large cat native to Africa and India
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Lion
Domesticated species of canid
189 (2): 177–182. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2011.06.016. PMID 21737321. Leroy G, Phocas F, Hedan B, Verrier E, Rognon X (January 2015). "Inbreeding impact on litter
Dog
Roman emperor from 306 to 337
(r. 360–363), this new Roman imperial fashion lasted until the reign of Phocas (r. 602–610) in the 7th century.[better source needed] The Holy Roman Empire
Constantine_the_Great
Wikipedia set index article
(Greek: Δομεντζία) was a name shared by the mother of the Byzantine emperor Phocas (r. 602–610), and a daughter of the same emperor, likely named after her
Domentzia
Topics referred to by the same term
Bardas Phokas (Greek: Βάρδας Φωκᾶς) may refer to: Bardas Phokas the Elder (c. 878–c. 968), Byzantine general and father of emperor Nikephoros II Phokas
Bardas_Phokas
27 November 602 (aged 63) Captured and executed by troops loyal to Phocas Phocas Focas 23 November 602 – 5 October 610 (7 years, 10 months and 12 days)
List_of_Roman_emperors
Byzantine general
son against the usurper Phocas (r. 602–610). Using North Africa as a base, the younger Heraclius managed to overthrow Phocas, beginning the Heraclian
Heraclius_the_Elder
Last war between the Byzantine and Sasanian empires
regain his throne. In 602, Maurice was murdered by his political rival Phocas. Khosrow declared war, ostensibly to avenge the death of the deposed emperor
Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628
Byzantine–Sasanian_War_of_602–628
Australian conservationist (1962–2006)
Long-Term Mine Reconnaissance System Mini Rover ROV OpenROV ROV KIEL 6000 ROV PHOCA Scorpio ROV Sea Dragon-class ROV Seabed tractor Seafox drone SeaPerch SJT-class
Steve_Irwin
Index of animals with the same common name
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Polecat
English broadcaster and natural historian (born 1926)
Long-Term Mine Reconnaissance System Mini Rover ROV OpenROV ROV KIEL 6000 ROV PHOCA Scorpio ROV Sea Dragon-class ROV Seabed tractor Seafox drone SeaPerch SJT-class
David_Attenborough
Catholic and Eastern Orthodox martyr
Phanourios the Newly-Revealed Philetus Philemon Philomena Phocas Plautilla Placidus Phocas, Bishop of Sinope Polyeuctus Pontianus of Spoleto Pothinus
Boniface_of_Tarsus
Semi-submersible offshore drilling rig
Long-Term Mine Reconnaissance System Mini Rover ROV OpenROV ROV KIEL 6000 ROV PHOCA Scorpio ROV Sea Dragon-class ROV Seabed tractor Seafox drone SeaPerch SJT-class
Byford_Dolphin
Stylized lily, heraldic symbol
fleur-de-lis pattern is clearly depicted in an illustration of emperor Nikephoros Phocas's welcome ceremony in Constantinople (963 AD) included in Synopsis Istorion
Fleur-de-lis
Roman emperor from AD 37 to 41
I Justinian I Justin II Tiberius II Constantine Maurice (w. Theodosius) Phocas Heraclius Eastern/ Byzantine Empire 641–1453 Constantine III Heraclonas
Caligula
German breed of dog
1186/1751-0147-46-121. ISSN 1751-0147. PMC 1624818. PMID 16261925. Leroy, G. G.; Phocas, F.; Hedan, B.; Verrier, E.; Rognon, X. (2015). "Inbreeding impact on litter
German_Shepherd
10th-century Byzantine aristocrat and general
Constantine Phokas (Greek: Κωνσταντῖνος Φωκᾶς; died 953/954) was a Byzantine aristocrat and general. Constantine was the youngest son of Bardas Phokas
Constantine_Phokas
Bird of prey species of North America
food. On Protection Island, Washington, they commonly feed on harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) afterbirths, still-borns and sickly seal pups. Similarly, bald
Bald_eagle
Village in Aleppo, Syria
for being the site of a former fifth-century church dedicated to Saint Phocas. The village of Basufan is located in Aleppo Governorate, about 30 kilometers
Basufan
prompted his removal from office in 589. In 603, the Byzantine emperor Phocas restored Smaragdus to his former position. Smaragdus inherited a war with
Smaragdus
Species of bear
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
American_black_bear
Medium-sized mammal native to North America
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Raccoon
Family of carnivoran mammals
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Bear
Extinct genus of carnivores
Crimean district of Ukraine. Vestnik Zoologii 1984(4):26-31 Toula, F (1897). "Phoca vindobonensis n. sp. von Nussdorf in Wien // Beiträge zur Paläontologie
Praepusa
Species of large cat
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Tiger
Crewed full ocean depth rated submersible
Long-Term Mine Reconnaissance System Mini Rover ROV OpenROV ROV KIEL 6000 ROV PHOCA Scorpio ROV Sea Dragon-class ROV Seabed tractor Seafox drone SeaPerch SJT-class
DSV_Limiting_Factor
Roman emperor from AD 41 to 54
I Justinian I Justin II Tiberius II Constantine Maurice (w. Theodosius) Phocas Heraclius Eastern/ Byzantine Empire 641–1453 Constantine III Heraclonas
Claudius
Large, domesticated, cloven-hooved herbivores
Retrieved 15 October 2013. Canario, L.; Mignon-Grasteau, S.; Dupont-Nivet, M.; Phocas, F. (2013). "Genetics of behavioural adaptation of livestock to farming
Cattle
Domestic species of mammal
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Ferret
Subfamily of mammals (Lutrinae)
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Otter
Small domesticated carnivorous mammal
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Cat
Family of carnivoran mammals
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Hyena
Roman emperor from AD 14 to 37
I Justinian I Justin II Tiberius II Constantine Maurice (w. Theodosius) Phocas Heraclius Eastern/ Byzantine Empire 641–1453 Constantine III Heraclonas
Tiberius
Group of carnivorous mammals
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Fox
Roman emperor from 177 to 192
I Justinian I Justin II Tiberius II Constantine Maurice (w. Theodosius) Phocas Heraclius Eastern/ Byzantine Empire 641–1453 Constantine III Heraclonas
Commodus
Genus: Pagophilus Harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus LC Genus: Phoca Common seal, Phoca vitulina LC Family: Mustelidae (weasels, allies) Genus: Neogale
List_of_mammals_of_Iceland
Subspecies of raccoon
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Mexican_raccoon
Byzantine co-emperor from 590 to 602
as successor to Maurice by the troops, but the army eventually favoured Phocas instead. Sent in an abortive mission to secure aid from Sassanid Persia
Theodosius_(son_of_Maurice)
Wild cat species native to the Americas
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Cougar
Species of cat native to Africa and Asia
groenlandicus) Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Phoca Spotted seal (P. largha) Harbor seal (P. vitulina) Pusa Caspian seal (P
Leopard
Head of the Catholic Church in 607
Emperor Phocas and was held in esteem by him. This proved important when he was instructed by Pope Gregory to intercede with Emperor Phocas on behalf
Pope_Boniface_III
Roman empress from 602 to 610
romanized: Leontía, fl. 610) was an empress of the Eastern Roman Empire as the wife of Phocas. Maurice reigned in the Byzantine Empire from 582 to 602. When he decreed
Leontia
Byzantine general
Domnitziolus (Greek: Δομνιτζίολος) was a nephew of the Byzantine emperor Phocas (r. 602–610), appointed curopalates and general in the East during his uncle's
Domentziolus (nephew of Phocas)
Domentziolus_(nephew_of_Phocas)
Ommatophoca rossii LC Harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus LC Harbor seal, Phoca vitulina LC (ssp. vitulina - Atlantic harbor seal NE, ssp. mellonae - Ungava
List_of_marine_mammal_species
PHOCA
PHOCA
PHOCA
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, Greek
Farmer
Boy/Male
Sikh
A wish, Desire (1)
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian
Beauty
Girl/Female
American, British, English, German
Ruler of the People; Gifted Ruler; Modern
Boy/Male
Muslim
Replacement
Surname or Lastname
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire)
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire) : habitational name from Gartside or Garside in Oldham, Lancashire, apparently so named from northern Middle English garth ‘enclosure’ (Old Norse garðr) + side ‘hill slope’ (Old English sīde).
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Lord of Men
Boy/Male
Arabic
Intelligent; Sharp
Girl/Female
Tamil
Tripura | தà¯à®°à®¿à®ªà¯à®°à®¾
Goddess Durga
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil
Lustrous; Beautiful; Salt
PHOCA
PHOCA
PHOCA
PHOCA
PHOCA
n.
Any species of Phoca; a seal.
a.
Of or pertaining to the seal tribe; phocal.
a.
Pertaining to seals.
n.
Any small cetacean of the genus Phocaena, especially P. communis, or P. phocaena, of Europe, and the closely allied American species (P. Americana). The color is dusky or blackish above, paler beneath. They are closely allied to the dolphins, but have a shorter snout. Called also harbor porpoise, herring hag, puffing pig, and snuffer.
n.
A genus of seals. It includes the common harbor seal and allied species. See Seal.