scandentia

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun 1. A taxonomic order of mammals : Scandentia is a small biological order that contains only the tree shrews. These small mammals are native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia. 2. A classification subject to change : The placement of tree shrews within mammalian classification has been debated. Historically, they have been grouped with primates or insectivores, but they are no...