Giraffidae (Noun)
Meaning
Giraffes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Giraffidae family consists of giraffes and their closest relatives, the okapi.
- Giraffidae are characterized by their long necks and legs, adapted for browsing and running.
- Scientists have identified several extinct species within the Giraffidae family that once roamed Africa and Eurasia.
- The Giraffidae family is divided into two main genera: Giraffa, which includes modern giraffes, and Okapia, which includes the okapi.
- Giraffidae have evolved unique adaptations to their environments, such as specialized valves in their neck to stop their brains from getting too much blood when they bend down.