tapiridae

Thân thiện

A tapiridae browses for leaves near a riverbank in the forest.

Definition

Noun: - A family of mammals: Tapiridae is the biological family name for tapirs and their extinct relatives. These are odd-toed ungulates (perissodactyls) characterized by a short, prehensile trunk.

Usage

• Scientific Classification: The word is used primarily in zoological and paleontological contexts to classify a specific group of animals within the order Perissodactyla.

Advanced Usage

• In Evolutionary Biology: Used when discussing the lineage, evolutionary history, or phylogenetic relationships of these mammals.

Variants and Related Words

• Tapir (n): The common name for any living member of the family Tapiridae.
• Tapirine (adj): Of or relating to the tapirs or the family Tapiridae.

Synonyms

• Tapir family: A less formal synonym for the scientific term Tapiridae.

Different Meanings

This word has a single, specific meaning as a taxonomic family name in biology. It does not have common idiomatic or phrasal verb uses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tapirs and extinct related forms

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Tapiridae
• family Tapiridae