Hoofed Mammal (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a number of mammals with hooves that are superficially similar but not necessarily closely related taxonomically.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The zoo had a exhibit on hooved mammal communication, featuring species such as horses, donkeys, and zebras.
- Some of the most common species of hooved mammals in the forest were deer and wild boar.
- After years of research, scientists finally identified a genetic link between all hooved mammals.
- The hooved mammals in the grasslands were well adapted to their environment with specialized digestive systems.
- The wildlife reserve was home to over a dozen different species of hooved mammals from around the world.