pholidota

• Gênero taxonômico de orquídeas principalmente epífitas, nativas da Indonésia e do oeste do Pacífico; em classificações antigas, termo também usado para os pangolins da ordem Edentata.

A taxonomic genus referring to a group of mostly epiphytic orchids native to Indonesia and the western Pacific, or in some former classifications, a term used for pangolins within the order Edentata.

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1. Genus of OrchidsC2formalscientific

   A genus of mostly epiphytic orchids native to Indonesia and the western Pacific region.

   Gênero de orquídeas

   • The Pholidota genus includes many species that thrive in tropical climates.
   • Botanists discovered a new Pholidota orchid in the rainforests of Borneo.
   • Pholidota orchids are often found growing on tree branches in humid environments.

2. Order of Mammals (Pangolins)C2formalscientific

   A taxonomic order that includes pangolins, which were formerly classified under the order Edentata in some systems.

   Ordem dos mamíferos (pangolins)

   • Pangolins belong to the order Pholidota, known for their unique scaly armor.
   • The classification of Pholidota has been revised based on genetic studies.
   • Pholidota species are among the most trafficked mammals in the world.