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family Tragulidae

family Tragulidae

9.9
A group of small deer like animals called mouse deer that eat plants
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Tragulidae
  • The family Tragulidae includes several species commonly known as mouse deer.

Examples

  • The family Tragulidae includes several species of small deer.

  • Unlike larger ruminants, the family Tragulidae is characterized by its small size and primitive features.

  • Members of the family Tragulidae are found in parts of Asia and Africa.

  • Did you know that the family Tragulidae is one of the oldest mammal families?

  • The family Tragulidae consists of small, primitive mammals that resemble miniature deer.

  • In the dense forests of Southeast Asia, the family Tragulidae can often be spotted grazing quietly.

  • The family Tragulidae, also known as chevrotains, has unique adaptations for surviving in thick underbrush.

Synonyms

Tragulidae
vsfamily Tragulidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of small hoofed animals called chevrotains or mouse deer that live in Asian and African forests

focuses on their primitive ruminant nature rather than geographic range

Surface Forms

family Tragulidae singular
families Tragulidae plural

Morphology

family + Tragulidae

The phrase simply names the taxonomic group: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the proper taxon name 'Tragulidae'. This composition is directly derivable and follows a cross-linguistic and scientific naming pattern, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Family Tragulidae gets its name from an old Greek word tragos meaning 'goat' and the family ending -idae that shows a 'group'. These animals are very small and look a bit like a deer or tiny goat, so the name helps explain why we call them 'mouse deer'.