maenidae

/ˌmɛnɪˈdeɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a subfamily of extinct carnivorous marine mammals of the family Pinnipedia, including the genus Squalodon and others

“Fossil evidence of the maenidae has shed new light on the evolution of marine mammals.”

Synonyms

  • pinnipeds
  • seals

Antonyms

  • terrestrial mammals