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Order Tubulidentata

Definition

The order Tubulidentata is a group of subterranean mammals that belong to the Afrotheria superorder. It includes only one living species, the aardvark.

Senses

Sense 1: Taxonomic Classification

The order Tubulidentata is classified as a distinct order of placental mammals within the Afrotheria superorder. It comprises the aardvark, a unique species with specialized tubular teeth.

Example related product: Aardvark plush toy

Sample Sentences

• Noun: The order Tubulidentata is endemic to sub-Saharan Africa.
• Noun: Scientists have debated the classification of Tubulidentata within the larger Afrotheria group.
• Noun: The Tubulidentata order is characterized by the aardvark's unique dentition.
• Verb: The paleontologists ordered the fossils of Tubulidentata according to their estimated age.
• Adjective: The local community organized a Tubulidentata conservation event to raise awareness about the threatened aardvark population.
• Adjective: The Tubulidentata research papers were published in international scientific journals.