Even-toed Ungulate (Noun)
Meaning
Placental mammal having hooves with an even number of functional toes on each foot.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The even-toed ungulate, such as a deer or a pig, has a unique foot structure that sets it apart from other mammals.
- Cows are even-toed ungulates, with two toes on each foot that are actually modified hooves.
- Even-toed ungulates, including camels and llamas, are found in a wide range of habitats around the world.
- The even-toed ungulate order includes many different species, such as sheep, goats, and antelopes.
- Even-toed ungulates, like horses and donkeys, have a distinctive gait that is well-suited to their body structure.