Meaning of the word caenolestidae in English
What does caenolestidae mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
caenolestidae
US /ˌsiːnəˈlɛstɪdiː/
UK /siːnəʊˈlɛstɪdiː/
Noun
a family of shrew opossums native to the Andes mountains of South America, characterized by their small size, long snouts, and nocturnal habits
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The Caenolestidae family includes several species of small marsupials.
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Research on Caenolestidae helps us understand marsupial evolution.