Subfamily Mephitinae (Noun)
Meaning
Subdivision not used in some classifications: skunks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The subfamily Mephitinae is considered a subdivision of the family Mephitidae, which includes skunks and their related species.
- Some taxonomists group skunks in the subfamily Mephitinae within the family Mustelidae, but others disagree on this classification.
- Skunks are often categorized under the subfamily Mephitinae due to their distinct physical characteristics and adaptations.
- The subfamily Mephitinae is not universally accepted as a valid subdivision and is not used in some classifications of skunks.
- Taxonomic disputes surround the use of the subfamily Mephitinae to classify skunks and their evolutionary relationships.