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.
Otter information, Habitat, Feeding, Anatomy, Reproduction, Predators. Facts about Sea Otter, Giant Otter, European Otter, African Otter and River Otter. Otters are adorable creatures that live both on land and in the water. They are often mistaken for beavers though. They live mainly on land that is very close to bodies of water. They hunt for food both in the water such as fish and then also land creatures including small reptiles.