noun
- plural of carnivoran; members of the mammalian order Carnivora, which includes cats, dogs, bears, seals, and related animals that are primarily meat-eating
Usage: technical/zoological term; used in scientific and educational contexts
Examples
- Carnivorans evolved specialized teeth and claws for hunting prey.
- The fossil record shows that carnivorans diversified rapidly after the extinction of dinosaurs.
- Lions, wolves, and bears are all examples of carnivorans.
- Carnivorans have a carnassial tooth adapted for shearing meat.
- Marine carnivorans like seals and sea lions are highly adapted to ocean life.