Family Erinaceidae (Noun)
Meaning
True hedgehogs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Erinaceidae consists of true hedgehogs, which are small, spiny mammals found in various parts of the world.
- True hedgehogs belong to the family Erinaceidae, characterized by their unique defense mechanism of curling into a ball.
- The family Erinaceidae is divided into four genera, including Erinaceus, Hemiechinus, Mesechinus, and Atelerix.
- Hedgehogs in the family Erinaceidae are primarily nocturnal and solitary animals, only coming together during the breeding season.
- The family Erinaceidae has been around for millions of years, with fossil records showing that hedgehogs have remained largely unchanged since the Pleistocene era.