Bradypodidae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of edentates comprising the true sloths.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Bradypodidae family is commonly referred to as the three-toed sloths due to their distinctive three claws on each limb.
- Bradypodidae species found in the Americas have adaptations that are specifically suited for arboreal lifestyles.
- Studies have shown that the digestive system of Bradypodidae allows for slow digestion, allowing the animals to survive on a diet low in nutrients.
- In Bradypodidae, hair is home to an array of algae, giving the sloths their characteristic greenish hue and helping with camouflage.
- The family Bradypodidae has six recognized species of sloths that inhabit tropical rainforests.