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.
Otters are carnivores, eating mainly fish, crayfish, and frogs. Humans aren't on the menu. The odd crocodilian meal is the result of sheer tenacity in which the otter wears down the gator during an hours-long struggle. Such a concentrated attack on a human is without precedent in the wild.