Harbor seal variation
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Seals, Harbor |
| Scientific name | Phoca vitulina |
| Taxonomic group | Phocidae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Selection and adaptations | Variation; Coloration |
| Organisms | Animals |
| Animals | Mammals |
| Lessons | Natural Selection; Variation; Biodiversity |
| Location | Point Lobos,California,USA,North America |
Color variation in harbor seals, California. These harbor seals exhibit a great deal of color variation. This variation may or may not be under genetic control. If it is genetically based, it may play a role as raw material for natural selection.
