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Megalonychidae

Megalonychidae

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A family of mammals that includes the two-toed sloths of Central and South America
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛɡəˈlɒnɪˌkaɪdi/
  • Specialized
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  • The family Megalonychidae includes the two-toed sloths native to Central and South America.

Examples

  • The family Megalonychidae includes all living two-toed sloths.

  • Within Megalonychidae, species differ in their diet and habitat preferences.

  • Researchers have studied the evolutionary history of Megalonychidae for insight into sloth adaptation.

  • The Megalonychidae family includes fascinating creatures.

  • Megan studies Megalonychidae in her biology class.

  • Researchers believe that understanding Megalonychidae can help in conservation efforts for sloths.

  • Several unique adaptations are found among species of Megalonychidae in their natural habitats.

Surface Forms

Megalonychidae singular
Megalonychidaes plural
Megalonychidae plural

Etymology

Megalonychidae comes from Greek parts: mega- meaning 'large', -onych- meaning 'claw', and the family ending -idae. So it means 'large-clawed family', a helpful image to remember that this family names the two-toed sloths, animals with big claws for hanging in trees.