Definition of Xenarthra in English:

Xenarthra

plural nounzɛˈnɑːθrəzəˈnärTHrə

Zoology

An order of mammals that comprises the edentates.
Also called Edentata
Example sentencesExamples
- Let's turn to what is known about the anatomy of the feeding apparatus in Xenarthra and Pholidota.
- Other members of the Xenarthra may or may not also be included.
- Unfortunately, information on the condition of feeding apparatus muscles in ant-eating taxa outside the Xenarthra and Pholidota is incomplete.
- Our results show the existence of four primary lineages of placental mammals: Xenarthra, Afrotheria, Laurasiatheria, and Euarchontoglires.
- Particularly, we focused on the whole spectrum of mice actually used in biomedical research, on the Xenarthra and the Chiroptera.

Derivatives

xenarthran

noun & adjectivezɛnˈɑːθrən

Zoology

They are by far the most diverse group of xenarthrans, with 20 species in 8 genera.
Example sentencesExamples
- Finally, though extensive character convergence is implied on both alternative trees, there are differences in character evolution scenarios depending on whether pholidotes are allied with xenarthrans or epitheres.
- Aardvarks were once thought to be closely related to pangolins and xenarthrans.
- For example, whereas the above-mentioned monographs on giant anteaters are quite complete and have been available for over 100 yr, little was known for other species of xenarthran anteaters.
- Several groups of xenarthrans successfully crossed the Central American land bridge to North America when it formed in the Pliocene; these included a number of kinds of ground sloths and armadillos.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), from xeno- 'strange' + Greek arthron 'joint' (because of the peculiar accessory articulations in the vertebrae).

Definition of Xenarthra in US English:

Xenarthra

plural nounzəˈnärTHrə

Zoology

An order of mammals that comprises the edentates.
Also called Edentata
Example sentencesExamples
- Let's turn to what is known about the anatomy of the feeding apparatus in Xenarthra and Pholidota.
- Other members of the Xenarthra may or may not also be included.
- Our results show the existence of four primary lineages of placental mammals: Xenarthra, Afrotheria, Laurasiatheria, and Euarchontoglires.
- Unfortunately, information on the condition of feeding apparatus muscles in ant-eating taxa outside the Xenarthra and Pholidota is incomplete.
- Particularly, we focused on the whole spectrum of mice actually used in biomedical research, on the Xenarthra and the Chiroptera.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), from xeno- ‘strange’ + Greek arthron ‘joint’ (because of the peculiar accessory articulations in the vertebrae).

单词	Xenarthra
释义	Definition of Xenarthra in English: Xenarthra plural nounzɛˈnɑːθrəzəˈnärTHrə Zoology An order of mammals that comprises the edentates. Also called Edentata Example sentencesExamples Let's turn to what is known about the anatomy of the feeding apparatus in Xenarthra and Pholidota. Other members of the Xenarthra may or may not also be included. Unfortunately, information on the condition of feeding apparatus muscles in ant-eating taxa outside the Xenarthra and Pholidota is incomplete. Our results show the existence of four primary lineages of placental mammals: Xenarthra, Afrotheria, Laurasiatheria, and Euarchontoglires. Particularly, we focused on the whole spectrum of mice actually used in biomedical research, on the Xenarthra and the Chiroptera. Derivatives xenarthran noun & adjectivezɛnˈɑːθrən Zoology They are by far the most diverse group of xenarthrans, with 20 species in 8 genera. Example sentencesExamples Finally, though extensive character convergence is implied on both alternative trees, there are differences in character evolution scenarios depending on whether pholidotes are allied with xenarthrans or epitheres. Aardvarks were once thought to be closely related to pangolins and xenarthrans. For example, whereas the above-mentioned monographs on giant anteaters are quite complete and have been available for over 100 yr, little was known for other species of xenarthran anteaters. Several groups of xenarthrans successfully crossed the Central American land bridge to North America when it formed in the Pliocene; these included a number of kinds of ground sloths and armadillos. Origin Modern Latin (plural), from xeno- 'strange' + Greek arthron 'joint' (because of the peculiar accessory articulations in the vertebrae). Definition of Xenarthra in US English: Xenarthra plural nounzəˈnärTHrə Zoology An order of mammals that comprises the edentates. Also called Edentata Example sentencesExamples Let's turn to what is known about the anatomy of the feeding apparatus in Xenarthra and Pholidota. Other members of the Xenarthra may or may not also be included. Our results show the existence of four primary lineages of placental mammals: Xenarthra, Afrotheria, Laurasiatheria, and Euarchontoglires. Unfortunately, information on the condition of feeding apparatus muscles in ant-eating taxa outside the Xenarthra and Pholidota is incomplete. Particularly, we focused on the whole spectrum of mice actually used in biomedical research, on the Xenarthra and the Chiroptera. Origin Modern Latin (plural), from xeno- ‘strange’ + Greek arthron ‘joint’ (because of the peculiar accessory articulations in the vertebrae).
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