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The giant anteater and tamanduas constitute the family Myrmecophagidae, which means "ant-eating" in Latin, whereas the silky anteater is classified in a family of its own, Cyclopedidae. Together the two families make up the anteater suborder, Vermilingua (literally "worm-tongue" in Latin). Anteaters, along with sloths, are placed within the mammalian order Pilosa of the magnorder Xenarthra.
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An anteater is classified as a mammal belonging to the order Pilosa. They are further categorized into three species: Giant anteater, Silky anteater, and Tamandua. Anteaters are known for their long snouts, sticky tongues, and specialized diet of ants and termites.
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What is the scientific name for an anteater?
The scientific name for an anteater is Myrmecophaga tridactyla for the giant anteater, and Tamandua for the smaller species of anteaters.
What is the scientific name of a anteater?
The scientific name of an anteater is Myrmecophaga tridactyla.
Paragraph by classification?
classification of paragaph
Largest unit of classification?
Domain is the highest-level unit of classification in the biological classification system.
The least specific taxonomic classification is?
The least specific taxonomic classification is Domain. It represents the broadest level of classification in the biological classification system.
Who Would Win A Anteater Or An Ocelot?
Depends, If The Anteater Is A Small, Regular One Like A Tamunda. Then, The Ocelot. But If The Anteater Was A Giant Anteater. Then, The Anteater.
What is the possessive form of anteater?
The possessive form for the noun anteater is anteater's.
What are the types of anteater?
There are actually four species. The giant anteater from South America. Two species of tamanduas (arboreal). And the silky anteater, of which I recommend you look for pictures.
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The largest species of anteater is the Giant Anteater.
What do you call a South American Anteater?
The Giant Anteater, it is the largest species of anteater. It is found in Central and South America.
Where could i purchase an anteater?
At the Anteater Store, of course...
What preys on an Anteater?
The Jaguar may prey on the anteater
Why do they call it an anteater?
They it an anteater because it eats ants.
When was Anteater Stadium created?
Anteater Stadium was created in 2000.
Is an anteater a mammal?
Yes. It is a mammal.
Is a anteater a mammal yes or no?
they are mammals.
How many ribs does a giant anteater have?
An anteater has yummy ribs.
