order pholidota

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Noun order pholidota has 1 sense

Pholidota, order Pholidota - pangolins; in some former classifications included in the order Edentata
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Eutheria, subclass Eutheria
--₁ has members: Manidae, family Manidae

Definitions from the Web

Term: Order Pholidota

Definition: Order Pholidota is a group of mammals known as pangolins or scaly anteaters. They are characterized by their protective keratin scales and long tongues used for capturing ants and termites.

Senses/Usages:

Sense: Zoology

Definition: The order of mammals that includes pangolins or scaly anteaters.
Example Sentence: The phylogenetic analysis confirmed that pangolins belong to the order Pholidota.

Sense: Nature Conservation

Definition: A conservation priority order for protecting pangolins and their habitats.
Example Sentence: The government has established strict regulations to preserve the biodiversity of species listed under order Pholidota.

Sense: Traditional Medicine

Definition: The scales of pangolins used in traditional medicine, believed to possess healing properties.
Example Sentence: Illegal trading of pangolins for their scales often occurs due to the high demand in traditional medicine practices.

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