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Order ArtiodactylaDomain Eukarya Kingdom Animalia Sub-kingdom Eumetazoa Sub-sub-kingdom Bilateria Metaphylum Enterocoelous Coelomates Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Mammalia Subclass Theria Infraclass Eutheria Order Artiodactyla This group contains the even-toed ungulates: pigs, hippopotamus, camels, deer, giraffes, antelopes, cattle, sheep and goats. The foot's axis of support passes between the third and fourth toes. The first toe is lost, and the second and fifth toes are reduced or lost. Greek: artios, even + daktylos, finger. (Dorit et al, 1991) |