Tayassuidae (Noun)
Meaning
Peccaries.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Tayassuidae family consists of pig-like mammals commonly known as peccaries, which are native to the Americas.
- Tayassuidae are medium-sized mammals that can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests and grasslands.
- There are three living genera within the Tayassuidae family: Pecari, Tayassu, and Catagonus.
- The Tayassuidae family is closely related to pigs and hippopotamuses, but they are distinct and separate.
- Tayassuidae are social animals and are often found in large groups, called herds.