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hippopotamidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hippopotamidae has 1 sense
  1. Hippopotamidae, family Hippopotamidae - hippopotami
    --1 is a kind of mammal family
    --1 is a member of Artiodactyla, order Artiodactyla
    --1 has members: genus Hippopotamus

Definitions from the Web

Hippopotamidae

Description:

Hippopotamidae refers to a family of large herbivorous mammals commonly known as hippos. They are mostly found in sub-Saharan Africa and are characterized by their barrel-shaped body, large size, and semi-aquatic lifestyle.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: Plural form of Hippopotamus
  2. Example Sentence: The African savannah is home to various species within the Hippopotamidae family, including the common hippopotamidae.

  3. Noun: Scientific family name for hippos
  4. Example Sentence: The Hippopotamidae family includes two extant species, the common hippopotamus and the pygmy hippopotamus.

  5. Noun: Animal classification
  6. Example Sentence: The Hippopotamidae belongs to the order Artiodactyla and the infraclass Eutheria.

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