n.厚皮动物(如大象)

原形：pachyderm复数：pachyderms

The elephant, a pachyderm known for its grand size and intelligence, is the largest land animal on Earth.
大象是一种以庞大体型和智慧著称的厚皮动物，也是地球上最大的陆地动物。
Among pachyderms, the rhinoceros is distinguished by its characteristic horns on the snout.
在厚皮动物中，犀牛以其鼻端特有的角而著称。
Pachyderms have thick skin which helps protect them from predators in their natural habitats.
厚皮动物拥有厚厚的皮肤，这有助于在自然栖息地中保护它们免受捕食者的伤害。
The conservation of pachyderms is crucial for maintaining biodiversity in African and Asian ecosystems.
保护厚皮动物对于维护非洲和亚洲生态系统的生物多样性至关重要。
Elephants, one of the most recognizable pachyderms, use their trunks for breathing, smelling, drinking, and grasping objects.
大象是最容易辨认的厚皮动物之一，它们用鼻子进行呼吸、嗅闻、饮水和抓取物体。
The term "pachyderm" historically referred to a group that included elephants, rhinos, and hippos, though modern taxonomy places them in separate orders.
- “厚皮动物”这一术语历史上指的是包括大象、犀牛和河马在内的群体，但现代分类学将它们归入了不同的目。
Despite their massive size, pachyderms are generally herbivores, consuming large quantities of vegetation daily.
尽管体型庞大，厚皮动物通常是食草动物，每天消耗大量的植被。
Poaching remains a significant threat to the survival of many pachyderm species, particularly for their ivory tusks or horns.
狩猎仍然是许多厚皮动物物种生存的重大威胁，特别是为了获取它们的象牙或角。
Scientists study the social behaviors of pachyderms like elephants, which exhibit complex communication and family structures.
科学家研究像大象这样的厚皮动物的社会行为，它们展现出复杂的信息交流和家庭结构。
In ancient times, pachyderms were sometimes tamed and used in warfare due to their immense strength and intimidating presence.
在古代，由于其巨大的力量和令人畏惧的存在感，厚皮动物有时会被驯化并用于战争。