ruminantia

/rʌmɪˈnæntɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

the suborder of mammals that includes cows, deer, and goats, characterized by a four-chambered stomach and a diet of plant material.

“The ruminantia have evolved unique digestive systems to break down cellulose in plant cell walls.”

Synonyms

  • artiodactyla
  • ungulates

Antonyms

  • carnivora
  • insectivora