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Tubulidentata

Tubulidentata

1 9.9
A group of mammals with only one living member, the aardvark
  • noun
  • /ˌtjuːbjuːlaɪˈdɛntəˌtɑː/
  • Specialized
: tubulidentados
  • The order Tubulidentata is unique because it contains only one living species, the aardvark.

Examples

  • Researchers have studied the dental structures that distinguish Tubulidentata from other mammalian orders.

  • Fossils suggest that extinct relatives of Tubulidentata were once more widespread across Africa and Eurasia.

  • The Tubulidentata order includes only the aardvark.

  • Did you know that the Tubulidentata is unique to Africa?

  • The only living member of the Tubulidentata order is the aardvark, known for its unique snout.

  • Scientists study Tubulidentata to learn more about the evolutionary history of mammals.

  • The Tubulidentata are fascinating creatures, primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa.

Synonyms

order Tubulidentata
vsTubulidentata
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mammals with only the aardvark as a living species

has identical meaning but is written without the rank word

Compounds

order Tubulidentata
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mammals with only the aardvark as a living species

Surface Forms

Tubulidentata singular
Tubulidentatas plural

Etymology

Tubulidentata comes from the parts tubuli ('small tube') and dentata ('toothed'), which you can link to the English words 'tube' and 'dentist'. It refers to the aardvark's teeth, which are made of many tiny tubes, so the name means 'tube-toothed' and fits the one living species, the aardvark.