Definition of Mephitidae. Meaning of Mephitidae. Synonyms of Mephitidae

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Definition of Mephitidae

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Meaning of Mephitidae from wikipedia

- Mephitidae is a family of mammals comprising the skunks and stink badgers. They are noted for the great development of their anal scent glands, which they...
- the following families: Ailuridae, the red panda (and its extinct kin). Mephitidae, the skunks and stink badgers. Mustelidae, the weasel (mustelid) family...
- Skunks are mammals in the family Mephitidae. They are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant scent from their anal glands...
- the species of the genus Mydaus of the skunk family of carnivorans, the Mephitidae. They resemble the better-known members of the family Mustelidae also...
- genetic evidence indicates these are actually members of the skunk family (Mephitidae). Badger mandibular condyles connect to long cavities in their skulls...
- used as a colloquial nickname for the skunk, which is part of the family Mephitidae. Despite their common name, polecats are more closely related to dogs...
- Argentina and Chile. It belongs to the order Carnivora and the family Mephitidae. This skunk is small and stocky, with a bare nose elongated for the purpose...
- hog-nosed skunks belong to the genus Conepatus and are members of the family Mephitidae (skunks). They are native to the Americas. They have white backs and tails...
- mustelids, but DNA research placed them in their own separate family (Mephitidae). Mongooses bear a striking resemblance to many mustelids, but belong...
- fox-like canids. Members of the Mephitidae family are mephetids and include the skunks and stink badgers. Mephitidae comprises twelve extant species,...