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Lutrinae

Lutrinae

9.9
A group of mammals that includes otters
  • noun
  • /luːˈtraɪniː/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers are studying the evolutionary relationships among the Lutrinae to better understand otter diversity.

Examples

  • The Lutrinae are known for their playful behavior and aquatic habits.

  • Did you know that Lutrinae includes various species of otters?

  • Conservation efforts focus on endangered species within the Lutrinae subfamily.

  • The Lutrinae family is known for their playful behavior.

  • Conservation efforts focus on endangered species within the Lutrinae subfamily.

  • Researchers are studying the evolutionary relationships among the Lutrinae to better understand otter diversity.

  • The Lutrinae are known for their playful behavior and aquatic habits.

Synonyms

subfamily Lutrinae
vsLutrinae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mammals that includes river and sea otters

is the scientific subfamily term referring to that same group

Compounds

subfamily Lutrinae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mammals that includes river and sea otters

Surface Forms

Lutrinae singular
Lutrinæ singular

Etymology

The word Lutrinae comes from the Latin lutra, which means 'otter', and the ending -inae is used by scientists to name a subfamily, a smaller family group. So, Lutrinae is the scientific name for the group made up of otters.