viverridae
Definition
- 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
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genets; civets; mongooses
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