Tragulidae
- noun
- /træɡjuˈlaɪdi/
- Specialized
- Tragulidae are the smallest hoofed mammals, commonly known as mouse deer.
Examples
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The Tragulidae family includes several species of chevrotains.
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The members of the family Tragulidae are found in forests of Asia and Africa.
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Scientists study Tragulidae to understand the evolution of ruminants.
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Did you know that Tragulidae are often called mouse deer?
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Tragulidae are fascinating creatures known as chevrotains, and they inhabit the dense forests of Southeast Asia.
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Researchers are keen to study Tragulidae because these unique mammals exhibit characteristics that help explain ruminant evolution.
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In many regions of Asia and Africa, local wildlife enthusiasts enjoy observing the elusive Tragulidae in their natural habitat.
Synonyms
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A very small animal with hooves like a tiny deer that lives in Asian and African forests
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Very small, hornless animal like a deer that lives in tropical Asia and West Africa
A group of small deer like animals called mouse deer that eat plants
Compounds
- Specialized
A group of small deer like animals called mouse deer that eat plants
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tragulidae comes from the Greek tragos, meaning 'goat', plus the family ending -idae, meaning 'family'. So the name literally means 'goat family', which helps you remember these small, deer-like animals called chevrotains that look a bit like tiny goats.