perissodactyl mammal
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Definition
Noun: A perissodactyl mammal is a type of placental mammal characterized by having hooves with an odd number of toes (one or three) on each foot. This order of mammals includes animals such as horses, rhinoceroses, and tapirs.
Usage
The term is used in zoological and biological contexts to classify and describe a specific order of hoofed mammals. It is a scientific term. - The evolution of the perissodactyl mammal is a key subject in paleontology. - Horses are a familiar example of a perissodactyl mammal.
Advanced Usage
- Perissodactyla: This is the formal taxonomic order name for all perissodactyl mammals.
- The order Perissodactyla is distinguished from Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates).
Variants and Related Words
- Perissodactyl (noun/adjective): Often used as a shorter form.
- The fossil record shows diverse perissodactyl species.
- Odd-toed ungulate: A common descriptive synonym.
- Equid (noun): A member of the horse family within the perissodactyls.
- Rhinocerotid (noun): A member of the rhinoceros family.
Synonyms
- Odd-toed ungulate
- Member of the order Perissodactyla
Antonyms
- Artiodactyl mammal (an even-toed ungulate, like a cow or deer)
Related Phrases/Concepts
- Ungulate: A broader term for any hoofed mammal, which includes both perissodactyls (odd-toed) and artiodactyls (even-toed).
- Herbivore: Most perissodactyl mammals are herbivores, feeding on plants.
- Digitigrade locomotion: Many perissodactyls walk on their toes (which end in hooves).
Noun
- placental mammals having hooves with an odd number of toes on each foot