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Scandentia

Scandentia

9.9
A group of small mammals that includes tree shrews
  • noun
  • /ˌskændˈɛnʃə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Scandentia
  • The Scandentia order includes unique species like the tree shrew.

Examples

  • Some taxonomists debate whether Scandentia should be classified with primates or insectivores.

  • The evolutionary history of Scandentia has fascinated zoologists for decades.

  • Scandentia is a unique mammalian order that includes only the tree shrews.

  • Did you know that Scandentias have a resemblance to primates?

  • The tree shrews belong to the order Scandentia, which is characterized by their climbing abilities.

  • Scientists study Scandentia to better understand the evolution of mammals and their relationships with primates.

  • In the rainforest, species of Scandentia can be seen foraging for insects among the branches.

Synonyms

order Scandentia
vsScandentia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small mammals called tree shrews that live in trees and are active during the day

has identical meaning but is the shorter name without the explicit order label

Compounds

order Scandentia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small mammals called tree shrews that live in trees and are active during the day

Surface Forms

Scandentia singular
Scandentias plural

Etymology

Scandentia comes from the Latin word scandere, which means 'to climb' and shares the same root as ascend. So Scandentia are the 'climbers', small mammals that climb trees.