Orycteropodidae

Examples

• All

• The Orycteropodidae family contains only a single living species, the aardvark.

• Researchers study the Orycteropodidae to understand evolutionary adaptations for digging.

• Fossil records suggest that Orycteropodidae were once more widespread in ancient Africa.

• The Orycteropodidae family includes the aardvark, which is known for its long snout.

• Did you know that Orycteropodidae are primarily nocturnal animals?

• Researchers study the Orycteropodidae to learn more about their unique burrowing behavior and diet.

• Fossil evidence indicates that the Orycteropodidae were once abundant across various habitats in ancient Africa.

Synonyms

A

aardvark

vsOrycteropodidae

• South African

11 7.4

A large African animal that is active at night, digs burrows, and eats ants and termites

refers to the whole family group rather than that single animal

F

family Orycteropodidae

vsOrycteropodidae

• Specialized

9.9

A group of African digging animals that eat insects, including the aardvark

is the formal family concept used in the description rather than a different term

O

Orycteropus

vsOrycteropodidae

• Specialized

9.9

A group of African mammals that includes the aardvark

is the family rank rather than the genus label

G

genus Orycteropus

vsOrycteropodidae

• Specialized

9.9

A group of mammals that includes the aardvark

is the higher family grouping even though both label the same set

O

Orycteropus afer

vsOrycteropodidae

• Specialized

9.9

A mammal with a long snout and strong claws that digs burrows and eats termites at night

covers the entire family, which is broader than one species

A

ant bear

vsOrycteropodidae

8.2

A mammal in Africa that is active at night and digs burrows to eat termites

is the scientific family term covering the taxonomic group rather than the nickname

Surface Forms

Etymology