mammalian
Americannoun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- mammality noun
- nonmammalian noun
- unmammalian adjective
Etymology
Origin of mammalian
Example Sentences
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Researchers at The Rockefeller University built the most detailed atlas so far of how aging affects thousands of cell subtypes across 21 mammalian tissues.
From Science Daily
"Understanding how and why biphonation has evolved is an important step towards elucidating the origins of the amazing vocal diversity of mammalian vocal behavior," says author David Reby of the University of Lyon/Saint-Etienne.
From Science Daily
In fact, Alcatraz is a noted sanctuary for nesting shorebirds, in part because it lacks mammalian predators such as coyotes, bobcats and foxes.
From Los Angeles Times
Rats share many key aspects of mammalian biology and can be raised under tightly controlled conditions, including identical diets.
From Science Daily
Perceptive viewers may have noticed a mammalian bias in the original — there were no reptiles to be found in its near-perfect society.
From Los Angeles Times
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