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orycteropodidae

/ˌɒr.ɪk.tər.əˈpɒd.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌɒr.ɪk.tər.əˈpɒd.ɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное таксономическое название семейства млекопитающих, включающего трубкозуба, характеризующегося роющим образом жизни и насекомоядным рационом.

A scientific taxonomic family name referring to a group of mammals that includes the aardvark, characterized by their burrowing habits and insectivorous diet.

proper noun

  1. AardvarksC2formalscientific

    A family of medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammals native to Africa, known for their long snouts and feeding on ants and termites.

    ruТрубкозубовые

    • The Orycteropodidae family includes only one living species: the aardvark.
    • Orycteropodidae are known for their powerful digging claws.
    • Researchers study Orycteropodidae to understand their unique evolutionary traits.