Even-toed (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or belonging to mammals of the order Artiodactyla.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Deer and cattle belong to the group of even-toed mammals that are commonly found in grasslands and savannas.
- The even-toed ungulate is a distinct order of mammals characterized by their unique hoof structure.
- Giraffes, with their distinctive spots and long necks, are perhaps the most iconic of even-toed mammals.
- These even-toed mammals are found in a wide range of habitats, from the driest deserts to the densest rainforests.
- The majority of even-toed mammals are herbivorous, with some species occasionally consuming small insects or other invertebrates.