What is another word for Family Trichechidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli tɹˈɪt͡ʃɪt͡ʃˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Family Trichechidae is a group of marine mammals that are commonly known as manatees. These gentle giants are herbivorous and live in shallow, warm waters along the coasts and rivers of the Americas. The Trichechidae family includes three species: the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, and the West African manatee. Although manatees are sometimes referred to as "sea cows," they are not related to cows or any other land animals. They have unique adaptations for their aquatic lifestyle, such as flattened tails used for swimming and prehensile upper lips for grasping plants. Manatees are an important part of many coastal ecosystems and are protected by law due to their vulnerability to habitat loss and hunting.
