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Therian — in the English language has two distinct definitions: * In taxonomy, the term refers to a member of the Mammalia subclass Theria , consisting of marsupial and placental mammals.* A therian may also be a member of the contemporary subculture of… … Wikipedia
therian — /thear ee euhn/, adj. 1. (in some classification systems) belonging or pertaining to the group Theria, comprising the marsupial and placental mammals and their extinct ancestors. n. 2. a therian animal. [ < NL Theri(a) name of the group ( < Gk… … Universalium
therian Zoology — [ θɪərɪən] noun an animal of the subclass Theria, which comprises the marsupials and placental mammals (i.e. all mammals apart from the prototherians). adjective relating to therians. Origin from mod. L. Theria, from Gk thēria wild animals … English new terms dictionary
therian — 1. adjective Of or pertaining to the taxonomic subclass Theria 2. noun Any member of the taxonomic subclass Theria; the placental and marsupial mammals … Wiktionary
therian — n. class of mammals which bear live young that includes marsupial and placental mammals … English contemporary dictionary
therian — the·ri·an … English syllables
therian — noun or adjective see theria … Useful english dictionary
AT-43 — articleissues wikify = June 2008 refimprove = June 2008 plot = August 2008 infobox game subtitle = No One Escapes War! image link = image caption = AT 43: Operation Damocles box manufacturer = Rackham publisher = Rackham years = 2006 to present… … Wikipedia
Evolution of mammals — Restoration of Thrinaxodon, a member of the cynodont group, which includes the ancestors of mammals Further information: Evolutionary history of life The evolution of mammals within the synapsid lineage (sometimes called mammal like reptiles )… … Wikipedia
Parallel evolution — is the independent evolution of similar traits, starting from a similar ancestral condition due to similar environments or other evolutionary pressures [ [http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookglossPQ.html Online Biology… … Wikipedia
