Family Manidae (Noun)
Meaning
Coextensive with the order Pholidota.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Pholidota is coextensive with the family Manidae, which is divided into three genera.
- In modern pangolins, eight species are found, and all belong to the family Manidae.
- The single family Manidae is coextensive with the order Pholidota, to which all pangolins belong.
- Extensive research has been carried out on the unique characteristics of the family Manidae.
- Conservation efforts have been initiated for members of the family Manidae due to severe poaching threats.