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Ungulates is a common term for two groups of herbivorous mammals including Perisodactyla ( horse , zebra) and Artiodactyla (cattle, deer ). Most prominent and common character of all ungulates is presence of hooveswhich are actually a type of nail present on tip of their toes.Hooves protect digits and are also used in offence and defense.Hooves are keratinised.Other common character is type and character of teeth which are ment for grinding vegetation.

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