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equine

📅 Updated:2019-04-27
🕒 Created:2008-12-27
🆔 ID:294

Description

The subfamily of Equinae, part of the Equidae family. All extant members of the family are part of this subfamily, consisting of only a single extant genus: Equus. All other subfamilies and genera are extinct.
These odd-toed ungulates are part of the order Perissodactyla along with tapirs and rhinos. Equines are known for their size and strength along with their manes, tails, and uncloven hooves. A summary of their taxonomy is listed below.

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General anatomy

More information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equinae