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Viverrinae

Viverrinae

9.9
Small to medium-sized meat-eating mammals like civets and genets found mainly in Africa and Asia
  • noun
  • /vɪˈvɜrɪneɪ/
  • Specialized
: vivérridos
  • The Viverrinae are known for their elongated bodies and nocturnal habits.

Examples

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Viverrinae during a wildlife survey.

  • Many members of the Viverrinae subfamily inhabit tropical forests across Asia and Africa.

  • The Viverrinae family includes various species of civets.

  • Many animals in the Viverrinae subfamily are nocturnal.

  • Many members of the Viverrinae subfamily inhabit tropical forests across Asia and Africa.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Viverrinae during a wildlife survey.

  • The Viverrinae are known for their elongated bodies and nocturnal habits.

Synonyms

Viverridae
vsViverrinae
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of small to medium mammals like civets and genets found in Africa and Asia

is a narrower taxonomic subgroup within that family covering fewer species

Surface Forms

Viverrinae singular
Viverrinaes plural

Etymology

Viverrinae comes from the Latin name Viverra, a word for civets and similar 'ferret-like' animals. So Viverrinae is the scientific name for the group of small to medium 'ferret-like' meat-eating animals like civets and genets.