tragulidae

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Definition

Noun: 1. A family of small, even-toed ungulates: Tragulidae is the scientific family name for the group of mammals commonly known as chevrotains or mouse-deer. These are small, ruminant animals found in the tropical forests of Africa and Asia.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Tragulidae are considered living fossils, as they are the most primitive of all living ruminants.
    • Biologists study the Tragulidae to understand the evolution of larger deer and cattle.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The term is used in formal scientific and zoological contexts to categorize these specific animals within the order Artiodactyla.
    • The family Tragulidae is placed within the infraorder Tragulina.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chevrotain (n): The common name for any member of the family Tragulidae.
    • The water chevrotain is the largest species.
  • Mouse-deer (n): Another common name for these animals, particularly used in Asia.
    • The lesser mouse-deer is a nocturnal creature.
Synonyms
  • Chevrotains
  • Mouse-deer
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
  • Artiodactyla (n): The even-toed ungulate order to which Tragulidae belongs.
  • Ruminant (n): An animal that chews cud, a characteristic of the Tragulidae family.
Noun
  1. chevrotains

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