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Gnawing Mammal (Noun)

Meaning

Relative large gnawing animals; distinguished from rodents by having two pairs of upper incisors specialized for gnawing.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The beaver is a type of gnawing mammal that is well known for its ability to build dams and lodges using branches and mud.
  • In Australia, the wombat is a unique example of a gnawing mammal with a stout body and strong digging claws.
  • Voles are small to medium-sized gnawing mammals that live in a variety of habitats, including grasslands and forests.
  • The mountain beaver is a semi-aquatic gnawing mammal that is native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
  • Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are common gnawing mammals found in North America, often seen burrowing in fields and meadows.

Synonyms

  • Lagomorph

Hypernyms

  • Eutherian
  • Eutherian Mammal
  • Placental

Hyponyms

  • Duplicidentata
  • Pika
  • Coney
  • Leporid
  • Rock Rabbit
  • Cony
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