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Artiodactyla

Artiodactyla

9.9
Animals like cows, deer, and pigs that have hooves and an even number of toes
  • noun
  • /ˌɑrtiˈɑdɪklə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : artiodáctilo
  • Did you know that Artiodactyla are also called even-toed ungulates?

Examples

  • Paleontologists discovered fossils belonging to the Artiodactyla in the region.

  • Biology students studied the skeletal structure unique to the Artiodactyla.

  • The Artiodactyla include animals such as deer, giraffes, and cows.

  • The Artiodactyla order includes animals like pigs and deer.

  • Members of the order Artiodactyla include animals like pigs and deer, which have even numbers of toes.

  • The Artiodactyla order is known for hooved mammals such as cattle and camels.

  • Studying Artiodactyla helps scientists understand the evolution of ungulates.

Synonyms

order Artiodactyla
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  • Specialized
9.8

A group of animals with hooves and an even number of toes like pigs, cattle and deer

is defined by hoofed mammals with even toes and lists pigs deer cattle and camels

Compounds

order Artiodactyla
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of animals with hooves and an even number of toes like pigs, cattle and deer

Surface Forms

Artiodactyla singular
Artiodactylas plural

Morphology

Artiodactyla = artiodactyl (opaque) = artio + dactyl + a

The name is built from Greek combining forms and a taxonomic plural ending, which are not productive or transparent for typical learners.

Etymology

The word Artiodactyla comes from Greek parts artios meaning 'even' and dactylos meaning 'finger' or 'toe', the same dactyl you see in pterodactyl. So Artiodactyla means 'even-toed' and is used for hoofed animals with an even number of toes like deer, cows, and pigs.