Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mammalian

Adjective

/məˈmeɪliən/

Definition

Relating to mammals, a class of animals characterized by having hair or fur, and typically giving birth to live young and feeding them with milk from mammary glands.

Examples

The mammalian brain is complex and capable of higher-order thinking.
Mammalian species exhibit a diverse range of adaptations for survival.
Research in mammalian genetics has provided insights into human health.

Meaning

The term mammalian is used to describe anything that pertains to mammals. Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that have specialized features such as the presence of mammary glands, which provide milk to their young.