Definitions for: Ungulata


[n] in former classifications a major division of Mammalia comprising all hoofed mammals; now divided into the orders Perissodactyla (odd-toed ungulates) and Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates)



Webster (1913) Definition: Un`gu*la"ta, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. ungula hoof.]
(Zo["o]l.)
An extensive group of mammals including all those that have
hoofs. It comprises the Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla.

See Also: class Mammalia, Dinocerata, eutherian, eutherian mammal, Mammalia, order Dinocerata, placental, placental mammal

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