adjective
- resembling or relating to a manatee
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The fossil showed manatoid characteristics in its bone structure.
- Scientists identified manatoid features in the ancient marine mammal remains.
- The creature’s manatoid appearance suggested it was related to modern sea cows.
- Researchers noted the manatoid skull shape in the newly discovered species.
- The manatoid body plan is well-adapted for aquatic herbivorous life.