artiodactyl mammals
nounUK /ˌɑːtiəʊˈdæktɪl ˈmæməlz/
US /ˌɑːrtioʊˈdæktɪl ˈmæməlz/
Artiodactyl mammals are animals with hooves that have an even number of toes, like cows and pigs.
Deer, sheep, and giraffes are all artiodactyl mammals.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A scientific grouping (order Artiodactyla) of hoofed mammals that bear weight on two or four toes.
Scientists classify camels and hippos as artiodactyl mammals.
3. Mammals whose feet have an even number of functional toes, as opposed to odd-toed mammals like horses.
Unlike horses, artiodactyl mammals such as goats have two main toes on each foot.
4. A group that includes pigs, deer, cattle, and also whales and dolphins in modern classification.
Modern biology places whales among artiodactyl mammals.