Artiodactyla

/ˌɑrtiːoʊˈdæktələ/ noun

Definition

The taxonomic order comprising all even-toed ungulate mammals, including pigs, deer, cattle, camels, hippopotamuses, and cetaceans.

Etymology

Latin plural/scientific naming of artiodactyl, from Greek artios ('even') plus daktylos ('toe'). Used as the formal scientific order name in biological classification.

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Artiodactyla is one of the most successful mammal groups with over 250 species—and it includes the most extreme diversity, from tiny mouse-deer weighing 2 pounds to blue whales weighing 200 tons!

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