Family Castoridae (Noun)
Meaning
Beavers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Beavers belong to the family Castoridae, which is a group of large, semi-aquatic rodents.
- The family Castoridae is divided into two genera, Castor and Castoroides.
- A member of the family Castoridae, the North American beaver is known for its remarkable engineering skills.
- The oldest known member of the family Castoridae is Amblycastor, which lived during the late Oligocene.
- Beavers in the family Castoridae are herbivores, feeding on a variety of aquatic plants and trees.