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Megalonychidae

Definition: Megalonychidae is a family of arboreal, herbivorous mammals known as two-toed sloths. They are native to Central and South America.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The family of two-toed sloths, characterized by their large claws and slow movement.

Example Sentence: The megalonychidae family includes two-toed sloths, such as the Linnaeus's two-toed sloth and the Hoffmann's two-toed sloth.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to or related to the Megalonychidae family of sloths.

Example Sentence: The megalonychidae species are fascinating creatures that spend most of their lives hanging upside down in trees.

Usages:

Usage 1: Popular

Megalonychidae is often used in popular media to describe the unique characteristics of two-toed sloths, such as their slow movements and specialized diet of leaves.

Usage 2: Local

In local communities near the habitats of megalonychidae, these sloths are sometimes considered sacred animals and are protected from harm.

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