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mammalian

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


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Modern analytic tools, in particular methods introduced in 2009 to sequence the genetic material of individual mammalian cells, have revealed how pervasive these changes are.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

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

"Understanding how and why biphonation has evolved is an important step towards elucidating the origins of the amazing vocal diversity of mammalian vocal behavior," says author David Reby of the University of Lyon/Saint-Etienne.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

Before ejaculation, mammalian sperm remain in a low energy state.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

They observed how timbre is recognized at the mammalian primary auditory cortex to predict human sound source recognition.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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