mephitinae

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Noun mephitinae has 1 sense

Mephitinae, subfamily Mephitinae - subdivision not used in some classifications: skunks
--₁ is a kind of mammal family
--₁ is a member of Mustelidae, family Mustelidae

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Mephitinae

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In zoology, a subfamily of skunks.

Usage: The Mephitinae subfamily includes various species of skunks found in the Americas.

Examples:

The Mephitinae subfamily is known for their ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid as a defense mechanism.
Some common species in the Mephitinae group include the striped skunk, hog-nosed skunk, and the spotted skunk.

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