brevicaudate

/brɛvɪˈkɔːdɪt/ or /briˈvɪkɔːdeɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a short tail

“The brevicaudate species of mammals are found primarily in the northern hemisphere.”

2. noun

A brevicaudate animal or a member of the Brevicodontia suborder

“The brevicaudates have been found to have distinct characteristics in their dental structure.”

Synonyms

  • brachyuran
  • short-tailed

Antonyms

  • caudate
  • long-tailed