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What was Gryphoca similis?
Gryphoca similis was an extinct species of true seal from the Miocene epoch. It is known from fossil material rather than living populations.
Where were Gryphoca similis fossils found?
Fossil remains have been recovered from the Antwerp Basin in Belgium. The basin is an important source of marine fossils.
When did Gryphoca similis live?
It lived during the Miocene epoch, a period within the Neogene. The species is therefore millions of years old and has no modern surviving population.
Was Gryphoca similis a sea lion?
No. Gryphoca similis was a true seal, meaning it belonged to the seal group Phocidae rather than the eared seals that include sea lions and fur seals.
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