Fissiped Mammal (Noun)
Meaning
Terrestrial carnivores; having toes separated to the base: dogs; cats; bears; badgers; raccoons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fissiped mammals are known for their unique dental structure, adapted for meat consumption and characterized by the presence of canines, premolars, and molars.
- In general, fissiped mammals possess sharp, pointed teeth, including elongated canines that enable them to capture and devour their prey efficiently.
- Among fissiped mammals, some of the most prominent families include Felidae (cats), Canidae (dogs and related species), Ursidae (bears), and Mustelidae (badgers, otters, and weasels).
- Cats are fissiped mammals belonging to the family Felidae, recognized for their retractable claws, slender limbs, and the distinctive feature of their ear pinna.
- Bears are the largest fissiped mammals and primarily consist of omnivorous species that can vary in diet according to their geographic distribution and environmental adaptations.