noun
- plural of equid; members of the family Equidae, which includes horses, donkeys, zebras, and related animals.
Usage: zoological term; used in scientific and educational contexts
Examples
- Horses, zebras, and donkeys are all equids.
- The museum's exhibit featured fossils of extinct equids from millions of years ago.
- Equids are characterized by their single-hoofed feet and herbivorous diet.
- Scientists study equids to understand the evolution of modern mammals.
- The sanctuary cares for various equids, including wild mustangs and rescued donkeys.