Pholidota (Noun)
Meaning 1
Genus of mostly epiphytic orchids of Indonesia and the western Pacific.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pholidota genus of orchids is known for its unique epiphytic growth habit, where the plants grow on other plants without harming them.
- Pholidota orchids typically occur in humid forests and mountainous regions of Indonesia and the western Pacific.
- The species within the pholidota genus are known for their small to medium-sized flowers that range in color from white to yellow to green.
- Researchers have identified over 40 species within the pholidota genus, each with distinct characteristics.
- Orchid enthusiasts often seek out pholidota species for their unique characteristics and adaptive growth habits.
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Meaning 2
Pangolins; in some former classifications included in the order Edentata.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pangolins belong to the order Pholidota, a unique group of mammals that are covered in tough, overlapping scales.
- The Pholidota is an ancient lineage that diverged from other mammals over 80 million years ago.
- The exact relationships between Pholidota and other mammals are still a topic of ongoing research and debate.
- Some older classification systems grouped pangolins and armadillos together in the order Edentata, but this is no longer considered a valid classification and Pholidota is now recognized as a distinct order.
- Pangolins are the only living members of the order Pholidota, and they are found in Africa and Asia.