euarchontan

adjective

Meaning

Belonging to the superorder Euarchonta, a group of placental mammals that includes primates, Scandentia, and Dermoptera.

Examples

Genetic studies have refined our understanding of the euarchontan lineage.
The euarchontan clade represents a significant branch in mammalian evolution.

Synonyms: primate-related, euarchontan

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euarchontan

adjective

Pronunciation: juːˈɑːrkɒntən

Definition

Belonging to the superorder Euarchonta, a group of placental mammals that includes primates, Scandentia, and Dermoptera.

Examples

Genetic studies have refined our understanding of the euarchontan lineage.
The euarchontan clade represents a significant branch in mammalian evolution.
Researchers analyzed skeletal traits to identify the earliest euarchontan fossils.

Synonyms of euarchontan

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