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Folivora
This term is a technical taxonomic designation used primarily in zoology and paleontology. It carries a clinical, scientific tone and is rarely encountered outside of biological classifications or academic discussions regarding Xenarthran mammals.
As a Latinate taxonomic name, it functions as a collective singular or plural depending on whether the speaker refers to the suborder as a single entity or the animals within it. It does not follow standard English pluralization rules because it is a formal scientific name.
Meanings
Examples
The suborder Folivora includes both two-toed and three-toed sloths.
I wonder if Folivora evolved their slow metabolism specifically to handle toxic leaves.
Our biology teacher explained that Folivora are specialized folivores.
Our biology teacher explained that Folivora are specialized folivores.
Members of Folivora spend the vast majority of their lives hanging upside down in the canopy.
Is the classification of Folivora still considered stable in modern taxonomy?
The anatomical adaptations of Folivora allow them to grip branches for long periods without effort.
Early naturalists struggled to categorize the unique traits of Folivora.
Early naturalists struggled to categorize the unique traits of Folivora.
Folivora are known for their symbiotic relationship with algae growing in their fur.