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Noun order hyracoidea has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebOrder HyracoideaDescription:The Order Hyracoidea, also known as hyraxes or dassies, is a group of small, herbivorous mammals. They are mainly found in Africa and the Middle East. Hyracoidea consists of four species, including the rock hyrax, the yellow-spotted rock hyrax, the western tree hyrax, and the southern tree hyrax. Senses and Usages:Sense 1: TaxonomyIn taxonomy, Order Hyracoidea refers to the order of mammals to which hyraxes belong. It is placed between the superorder Afrotheria and the family Procaviidae. Sample Sentence:The classification of the rock hyrax into the Order Hyracoidea was later confirmed by genetic studies. Sense 2: Animal BehaviorOrder Hyracoidea can also be used to describe the collective behavior and characteristics of hyraxes as a group. Sample Sentence:Hyracoidea shows interesting social behavior with individuals forming large colonies to promote cooperation and protection. Related Products:Explore related products on Amazon: | ||||
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