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Viverridae

Viverridae

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A group of small to medium mammals like civets and genets found in Africa and Asia
  • noun
  • /vɪˈvɛrɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Viverridae
  • Scientists are studying the evolutionary history of the Viverridae to understand their adaptation to diverse habitats.

Examples

  • The Viverridae family includes animals like civets and genets, which are found across Africa and Asia.

  • The Viverridae family includes various species like civets and genets.

  • Members of Viverridae are primarily carnivorous and are known for their distinct scent glands.

  • Did you know that Viverridae are mostly found in Africa?

  • The civet is a member of the Viverridae family, which includes several species found in tropical forests.

  • Genets are fascinating creatures that belong to the Viverridae, known for their slender bodies and long tails.

  • In the wildlife documentary, the narrator explained how the Viverridae family plays a crucial role in their ecosystem.

Surface Forms

Viverridae singular
Viverrida singular

Etymology

Viverridae comes from the Latin viverra, which meant a small meat-eating animal like a 'civet'. So Viverridae is the scientific family name for animals such as civets and genets.