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Pholidota

Pronunciation: /ˌfɒlɪˈdəʊtə/

Definition of Pholidota

noun

Zoology
  • a small order of mammals that comprises the pangolins.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek pholidōtos 'scaly', from pholis, pholid- 'scale'

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