Subfamily Lutrinae (Noun)
Meaning
Subdivision not used in some classifications: otters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The subfamily Lutrinae is comprised of thirteen species of otters that can be found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica.
- The taxonomy of the subfamily Lutrinae has undergone numerous revisions throughout history due to disagreements over classification.
- The members of the subfamily Lutrinae share many distinct characteristics that differentiate them from other mustelids.
- The classification of otters within the subfamily Lutrinae varies among different sources and not all agree on its subdivision.
- In some classifications the otters are considered to be a subfamily Lutrinae of the weasel family, while in others this subdivision is not used.