viverridae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of mammals: "Viverridae" is the scientific name for a biological family of small to medium-sized carnivorous mammals. This family includes animals such as genets, civets, and mongooses. Members of this family are typically characterized by long bodies, short legs, and pointed snouts.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Viverridae family is diverse, containing over 30 species.
    • Biologists study the behavior of Viverridae in their natural habitats.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used formally in scientific literature to classify a specific group of animals within the order Carnivora.
    • The phylogenetic study focused on the evolutionary relationships within Viverridae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Viverrid (noun): A member of the Viverridae family.
    • The common genet is a well-known viverrid.
Synonyms
  • Civet family: A common name for the Viverridae family.
  • Viverrids: A term for the animals belonging to this family.
Different Meanings
  • This word has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have general or figurative meanings.
Noun
  1. genets; civets; mongooses

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