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xenarthra

/zɛˈnɑːr.θrə/

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noun

/zɛˈnɑːr.θrə/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический надотряд плацентарных млекопитающих, обитающих в Америке, включающий броненосцев, американских муравьедов и ленивцев.

A taxonomic superorder of placental mammals native to the Americas, including armadillos, American anteaters, and sloths.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A superorder of placental mammals native to the Americas, including armadillos, anteaters, and sloths, characterized by unique joints in their backbone.

    ruКсенартры

    • The Xenarthra superorder is primarily found in South and Central America.
    • Armadillos, anteaters, and sloths are all members of Xenarthra.
    • Scientists study Xenarthra to understand mammalian evolution.
Forms
  • xenarthrans plural form
  • xenarthrans' possessive plural form
  • xenarthra's possessive singular form