mammal

/'mæməl/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A warm-blooded vertebrate animal: A member of the class Mammalia, characterized by having skin more or less covered with hair or fur.
    • An animal that nourishes its young with milk: Female mammals possess mammary glands that produce milk to feed their offspring.
    • An animal that typically gives birth to live young: Most mammals give birth to live young, with the exception of monotremes (like the platypus) which lay eggs.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Humans, dogs, and whales are all examples of a mammal.
    • The conservation program aims to protect native mammal species.
    • One key characteristic of a mammal is its ability to regulate its own body temperature.
Advanced Usage
  • "placental mammal": A mammal whose young are nourished in the womb via a placenta before birth. This group includes the vast majority of mammal species.
    • Humans are a placental mammal.
  • "marine mammal": A mammal that lives primarily in the ocean, such as whales, dolphins, and seals.
    • The whale is a large marine mammal.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mammalian (adj): Relating to or characteristic of mammals.
    • Mammalian biology is a complex field of study.
  • Mammalogy (n): The branch of zoology that deals with mammals.
    • She pursued a degree in mammalogy.
Synonyms
  • Animal (in a specific zoological context): While "animal" is broader, it can be used when the mammalian characteristics are clear from context.
  • Creature (in a general sense): A living being, often used in literary contexts.
Related Phrases and Collocations
  • Mammal species: Refers to a specific type of mammal.
    • Many mammal species are threatened by habitat loss.
  • Small mammal: Often refers to rodents, shrews, and similar-sized creatures.
    • The barn owl's diet consists mainly of small mammals.
  • Mammal fossil: The preserved remains or impression of a prehistoric mammal.
    • The museum has an impressive collection of mammal fossils.
Noun
  1. any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk

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