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mammalian

[muh-mey-lee-uhn, -meyl-yuhn] / məˈmeɪ li ən, -ˈmeɪl yən /


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The focus of the convention on mammalian species over others like fish and insects has previously been a criticism of the agreement.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

In fact, Alcatraz is a noted sanctuary for nesting shorebirds, in part because it lacks mammalian predators such as coyotes, bobcats and foxes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

Because this layered pattern in mice resembles similar arrangements seen in primates and humans, including comparable variations in CA1 thickness, the researchers believe the organization may be shared across many mammalian species.

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2025

While retrons have been used before in mammalian cells, previous attempts were highly inefficient, correcting only about 1.5% of targeted cells.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

There are no large meat-animals on Winter, and no mammalian products, milk, butter or cheese; the only high-protein, high-carbohydrate foods are the various kinds of eggs, fish, nuts, and the Hainish grains.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin