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family dipodidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun family dipodidae has 1 sense
  1. Dipodidae, family Dipodidae - Old World jerboas
    --1 is a kind of mammal family
    --1 is a member of Myomorpha, suborder Myomorpha
    --1 has members: Dipus, genus Dipus; jerboa; Jaculus, genus Jaculus

Definitions from the Web

Family Dipodidae

Description

The family Dipodidae, commonly known as jerboas, is a family of small mammals belonging to the order Rodentia. Jerboas are found in Asia and Africa and are characterized by their long hind legs and tail, which enable them to perform impressive leaps through their natural habitats.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1 - Zoology:

Referring to the family of small jumpi..ng rodents known as jerboas.

Example Sentence:

The family Dipodidae includes various species of jerboas, such as the pygmy jerboa and the great jerboa.

Sense 2 - Biology:

Referring to the taxonomic classification of the family Dipodidae within the animal kingdom.

Example Sentence:

Scientists study the evolutionary history and behavior of the family Dipodidae to understand the unique adaptations of jerboas.

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