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The Myrmecophagidae are a family of anteaters, the name being derived from the Ancient Greek words for 'ant' and 'eat' (myrmeco-and phagos). Two genera and three species are in the family, consisting of the giant anteater, and the tamanduas.
Yurumi [1] [2] [3] ( Myrmecophaga tridactyla) adalah sejenis hewan mamalia pemakan serangga yang berasal dari wilayah Amerika Selatan dan Tengah. Jenis mamalia ini merupakan anggota terbesar dari upaordo Vermilingua, serta masih berkerabat dengan kungkang.
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The giant anteater ( Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is an insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. It is one of four living species of anteaters, of which it is the largest member. The only extant member of the genus Myrmecophaga, it is classified with sloths in the order Pilosa.
Pemakan semut adalah bagian dari superorder Xenarthra, kelompok mamalia yang dulunya beragam yang menduduki Amerika Selatan sementara secara geografis terisolasi dari invasi hewan dari Amerika Utara, dengan dua hewan lainnya yang tersisa dalam keluarga adalah kungkang dan armadillo.
Apr 12, 2018 · Abstract. The monospecific giant anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla Linnaeus, 1758, is the largest of the 4 species of New World vermilinguans. A feeding specialist on ants and termites, it occupies a broad range of lowland habitats, from dry scrub and savannah to rainforests.
- Timothy Gaudin, Patrick Hicks, Yamil Edgardo Di Blanco
- 2018
The giant anteater, Myrmecophaga, is an animal that lives in Central and South America .It is also known as the ant bear. It the only mammal without teeth. Its diet consists of termites and ants, hence the name. It is the largest anteater: its length is between 182 cm and 217 cm. Males weigh between 33 and 41 kg, female are 27 and 39 kg.
By Phil Myers. Four species in three genera make up this family, whose members are found in Central and South America. Anteaters range from the very small Cyclopes, which weighs around 250 gms, to the large Myrmecophaga, which weighs over 30 kg.
