prostacyclin (ËprÉstÉËsaÉªklÉªn) n (Biochemistry) biochem any of several prostaglandins produced in the blood vessels, causing vasodilation and inhibiting platelet aggregation. prosâ¢taâ¢cyâ¢clin (ËprÉs tÉËsaÉª klÉªn) n. a prostaglandin, C20H32O5, that specifically inhibits the formation of blood clots.
mongoose Facts. Although they appear remarkably similar to weasels in form and lifestyle, mongooses are actually members of the superfamily feliforma, or cat-like carnivores, while weasels are in the superfamily caniforma or dog-like carnivores.
Share. 1  Otters have many long, stiff sensitive hairs (âvibrassaeâ) that frame the snout: these help the otter to locate prey. 2  Otters have webbed feet and claws â for swimming underwater. 3  Otters can dive as deep as 14m under the surface and spend 4-6 hours a day in water foraging.