family Myrmecophagidae
Definition
Proper noun A taxonomic family within the order Pilosa, comprising the New World anteaters. These are medium to large-sized, toothless mammals native to Central and South America, characterized by elongated snouts, long tongues, and powerful claws used for breaking into insect nests.
Usage
- The giant anteater is the largest extant species in Family Myrmecophagidae.
- Family Myrmecophagidae includes both terrestrial and arboreal species.
- All members of Family Myrmecophagidae feed primarily on ants and termites.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, Family Myrmecophagidae is distinguished from other anteater families like Cyclopedidae (which contains only the silky anteater) by specific skeletal and morphological characteristics.
Variants and Related Words
- Myrmecophagid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Myrmecophagidae; relating to this family.
- The myrmecophagid's tongue is remarkably long and sticky.
- Myrmecophagy (noun): The eating of ants and termites as a primary diet.
- Myrmecophagy is the defining feeding behavior of this family.
Synonyms
- Anteater family: A common name for the taxonomic group.
- Vermilinguas: An older, less common term referring to the "worm-tongued" animals in this group.
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific meaning in scientific (zoological/taxonomic) English. It does not have general English meanings or idioms.
Noun
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New World anteaters
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