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melinae

/mɛˈlaɪ.niː/

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noun

/mɛˈlaɪ.niː/C2formal
  • ruТаксономическое подразделение, не используемое в некоторых классификациях, относящееся к барсукам.

A taxonomic subdivision, not used in some classifications, that refers to badgers.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Taxonomic classificationC2formalscientific

    A proposed subfamily of the Mustelidae family that includes badgers, though not universally recognized in modern taxonomic systems.

    ruТаксономическая классификация

    • In some older classifications, badgers are placed in the subfamily Melinae.
    • The taxonomic validity of Melinae is disputed among mammal experts.
    • Genetic analysis suggests that Melinae may not be a natural grouping.