Order Edentata (Noun)
Meaning
Order of mammals having few or no teeth including: New World anteaters; sloths; armadillos.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Edentata is a group of mammals that have evolved to live without teeth, relying on their powerful claws and tongues to gather food.
- Sloths are part of the order Edentata, and their slow metabolism and diet of leaves mean they don't need teeth to survive.
- The order Edentata is diverse and includes anteaters, armadillos, and sloths, all of which have unique adaptations for eating and surviving in their environments.
- Armadillos are members of the order Edentata, and their lack of teeth makes them one of the most specialized groups of mammals on the planet.
- The order Edentata is often divided into several subgroups, including the Vermilingua, which consists of anteaters, and the Folivora, which includes sloths.