Arctoidean

/ɑrkˌtɔɪˈdi.ən/ adjective

Definition

Belonging to or characteristic of the Arctoidea superfamily of mammals.

Etymology

From 'Arctoidea' + '-an' (relating to). This adjectival form describes animals that are members of the Arctoidea classification.

Kelly Says

All arctoidean animals share a secret genetic history—they're more closely related to each other than they are to cats, even though some look completely different!

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