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erinaceidae

 

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Noun erinaceidae has 1 sense
  1. Erinaceidae, family Erinaceidae - true hedgehogs
    --1 is a kind of mammal family
    --1 is a member of Insectivora, order Insectivora
    --1 has members: Erinaceus, genus Erinaceus

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Erinaceidae

Erinaceidae is a scientific term that refers to a family of small mammals commonly known as hedgehogs. It is derived from the Latin word "erinaceus" which means hedgehog. Erinaceidae is a family of spiny mammals found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and even New Zealand, belonging to the order Eulipotyphla.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A family of small mammals characterized by their spiny coat.

Example sentence: The Erinaceidae family includes various species of hedgehogs such as the European hedgehog and the African pygmy hedgehog.

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Sense 2:

Noun: The taxonomic classification for hedgehogs.

Example sentence: Erinaceidae is a diverse family of insectivorous mammals.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of hedgehogs.

Example sentence: The erinaceidae behavior includes curling up into a ball for defense.

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