Why does the Hawaiian Monk seal have monk in their names?

why does the Hawaiian Monk seal have monk in their names?


and what is the reason?

Why does the Hawaiian Monk seal have monk in their names?
It has a round head covered in short hairs, giving the impression of a monk's tonsure.
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Its common name derives from its round head covered with short hairs, giving it the appearance of a medieval friar. The name may also reflect the fact that the Hawaiian monk seal lives a more solitary existence, in comparison with other seals that in places collect in large colonies.

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