What is another word for Placentalia?
Pronunciation: [pləsˌɛntˈe͡ɪli͡ə] (IPA) 
Placentalia refers to a taxonomic subclass of mammals that are characterized by the presence of placenta during gestation. They include the vast majority of mammals, excluding the monotremes and marsupials. Some common synonyms for Placentalia include Eutheria, Placental mammals, and Eutherians. The term Eutheria is derived from the Greek words 'eu' meaning true and 'therian,' meaning beast. Placental mammals, on the other hand, describes their defining characteristic while Eutherians is based on their reproductive system. Other synonyms include Epitheria and Tribosphenida, which are based on detailed anatomical differences between Placentalia and other mammalian groups. Despite the varied synonyms, Placentalia remains the most commonly used term for this diverse group of mammals.
