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Term: Subfamily Mephitinae

Definition: Subfamily Mephitinae refers to a taxonomic rank within the family Mephitidae, which includes various species of skunks.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Taxonomy

Definition: A subgroup of the family Mephitidae that consists of different skunk species.

Example Sentence: The subfamily Mephitinae includes striped skunks, hog-nosed skunks, and spotted skunks.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Popularity

Definition: The term can be used to describe the popularity or widespread recognition of skunks within the Mephitidae family.

Example Sentence: Skunks from the subfamily Mephitinae are well-known for their unique defense mechanism of spraying a foul-smelling odor.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Local

Definition: Local refers to something specific or native to a particular area or locality.

Example Sentence: The natural habitat of several Mephitinae subfamily members is concentrated in North America.

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