Aeluroidea

Pronunciation: /ˌiːljʊˈrɔɪdiə/

Definitions of aeluroidea

noun a taxonomic suborder within the order Carnivora that includes cats, civets, and related animals

Example Sentences

A1 An aeluroidea is a type of mammal that includes cats.

A2 The aeluroidea family is known for its agility and hunting skills.

B1 Scientists study the behavior of aeluroidea species to understand their social structure.

B2 Aeluroidea have specialized adaptations that help them thrive in various environments.

C1 The evolutionary history of aeluroidea is a fascinating subject for researchers.

C2 Conservation efforts aim to protect endangered aeluroidea species from extinction.

Examples of aeluroidea in a Sentence

formal The aeluroidea is a superfamily of mammals that includes cats and related species.

informal Did you know that aeluroidea is a scientific term for cats and their relatives?

slang I love watching videos of aeluroidea on the internet, they are so cute!

figurative The aeluroidea in the neighborhood are always causing mischief, just like a bunch of playful cats.

Grammatical Forms of aeluroidea

• past tense: aeluroided
• plural: aeluroids
• comparative: more aeluroid
• superlative: most aeluroid
• present tense: aeluroides
• future tense: will aeluroid
• perfect tense: has aeluroided
• continuous tense: is aeluroiding
• singular: aeluroid
• positive degree: aeluroid
• infinitive: to aeluroid
• gerund: aeluroiding
• participle: aeluroided

Origin and Evolution of aeluroidea

First Known Use: 1835 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aeluroidea' originates from the Greek word 'ailouros' meaning cat, and the suffix '-oid' meaning resembling or having the form of.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of zoology to refer to a superfamily of carnivorous mammals that includes cats, the term 'aeluroidea' has evolved to also be used in a more general sense to describe anything resembling a cat or cat-like in appearance or behavior.