1. of, relating to, or belonging to the order Hyracoidea, which includes hyraxes and their relatives
Usage: zoological term

1. an animal of the order Hyracoidea; a hyrax or related mammal
Usage: zoological term

Examples

• The hyracoid order includes small, hoofed mammals found in Africa and the Middle East.
• Scientists classify hyraxes as hyracoid creatures despite their superficial resemblance to rodents.
• Hyracoid animals have specialized foot pads that help them climb rocky terrain.
• The fossil record shows that hyracoid mammals have remained relatively unchanged for millions of years.