Equoidean

/ˌɛkwoɪˈdiːən/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to the horse family (Equidae) or horse-like ungulates.

Etymology

From 'equoid' + '-ean' (a suffix forming adjectives). This is a paleontological and biological term used to describe evolutionary lineages.

Kelly Says

Paleontologists studying equoidean evolution discovered that horses originally had five toes and were tiny forest creatures—modern single-hoofed horses are the result of millions of years of specialization!

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