eutherian

• Qui concerne les mammifères du groupe principal des Euthériens, qui comprend tous les mammifères à l'exception des marsupiaux et des monotrèmes; pourvu d'un placenta.

Relating to or denoting mammals of the major group Eutheria, which includes all mammals except marsupials and monotremes; having a placenta.

1. Pertaining to EutheriaC2formalscientific

   Relating to the subclass Eutheria, which comprises placental mammals that have a complex placenta and give birth to relatively developed young.

   Euthérien (relatif aux Euthéria)

   • Eutherian mammals, such as humans and whales, nourish their embryos through a placenta.
   • The fossil record shows the emergence of early eutherian species during the Cretaceous.
   • Unlike marsupials, eutherian reproduction involves a prolonged gestation period inside the uterus.
   • Most domestic animals, including dogs and cats, are eutherian.

   Synonymesplacental

• Nom désignant un mammifère dont le petit se développe dans le corps de la mère et est nourri par l'intermédiaire du placenta ; ce groupe comprend tous les mammifères à l'exception des monotrèmes et des marsupiaux.

A noun referring to a mammal that develops inside the mother's body, receiving nourishment through a placenta; this group includes all mammals except monotremes and marsupials.

1. Placental mammalC2formalscientific

   A mammal that develops inside the mother and is nourished via a placenta, including most mammals except monotremes and marsupials.

   Euthérien (mammifère placentaire)

   • Eutherians are the most diverse group of mammals.
   • Unlike monotremes, eutherians give birth to relatively well-developed young.
   • The fossil evidence suggests eutherians evolved during the Cretaceous period.
   • All domestic dogs and cats are eutherian mammals.

   Synonymesplacentalplacental mammal