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mephitinae

/mɪˈfɪtɪniː/

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noun

/mɪˈfɪtɪniː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое подразделение (подсемейство) в семействе скунсовых (Mephitidae), относящееся к скунсам; эта группа не признаётся в некоторых современных классификациях.

A taxonomic subdivision (subfamily) within the family Mephitidae, referring to skunks; this grouping is not recognized in some modern classifications.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A taxonomic subfamily within the family Mephitidae, which includes skunks. This classification is not used in all modern taxonomic systems.

    ruТаксономическое подсемейство

    • The subfamily Mephitinae was once used to group all skunk species.
    • Some older textbooks still refer to Mephitinae as a subdivision of the weasel family.
    • Taxonomists debate whether Mephitinae should be considered a valid subfamily.