Ruminantia (Noun)
Meaning
Cattle; bison; sheep; goats; antelopes; deer; chevrotains; giraffes; camels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cattle, bison, sheep, goats, antelopes, deer, chevrotains, giraffes, and camels all belong to the suborder Ruminantia.
- The Ruminantia suborder is characterized by the presence of a four-chambered stomach in animals such as cattle, goats, and sheep.
- The even-toed ungulates, including the Ruminantia, are the most diverse group of large herbivorous mammals, comprising cattle, bison, and antelopes.
- In the context of digestive anatomy, the Ruminantia are defined by their complex stomach structure, which is exemplified in cattle, giraffes, and camels.
- Sheep, goats, and other members of the Ruminantia suborder have a unique digestive system that allows them to break down and extract nutrients from plant material.