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.
Sea otters are mammals and, like all mammals, they are vertebrates  because they have a spine and spinal cord, and an internal  skeleton. They belong to the Phylum Chordata. â¦   Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians are all vertebrates. 4 people found this useful. Johnellishartford.