Order Hyracoidea (Noun)
Meaning
Hyraxes and some extinct animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Hyraxes are the modern representatives of the order Hyracoidea, which dates back to the Eocene epoch.
- The order Hyracoidea is considered a distinct evolutionary lineage within the broader clade of placental mammals.
- Some members of the extinct family Pliohyracidae within the order Hyracoidea were significantly larger than modern hyraxes.
- Researchers have long been fascinated by the varied adaptations within the order Hyracoidea, which have allowed its members to thrive in diverse environments.
- Extensive fossil records of the order Hyracoidea reveal a rich evolutionary history spanning millions of years.