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bradypodidae

/ˌbrædɪˈpɒdɪdiː/

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noun

/ˌbrædɪˈpɒdɪdiː/C2formalscientific
  • ruСемейство неполнозубых млекопитающих, включающее настоящих ленивцев, известных своим медлительным древесным образом жизни.

A family of edentate mammals that includes the true sloths, known for their slow-moving arboreal lifestyle.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Family of slothsC2formalscientific

    A family of edentate mammals comprising the true sloths, known for their slow movement and arboreal lifestyle.

    ruСемейство ленивцев

    • Bradypodidae includes the three-toed sloths found in Central and South America.
    • The family Bradypodidae is characterized by their slow metabolism and unique limb structure.
    • Researchers study Bradypodidae to understand their adaptation to an arboreal environment.