Odd-toed ungulate

Perissodactyls, otherwise known as odd-toed ungulates, compose an order of mammals characterized by an odd number of toes and being hindgut fermenters with somewhat simple stomachs. As large grazers they digest plant cellulose in their intestines rather than in one or more stomach chambers, unlike the even-toed ungulates. The order includes three extant families: Equidae, including horses, donkeys, and zebras, Rhinocerotidae, rhinos and Tapiridae, tapirs, with a total of about 17 species. In spite of their very different appearance they were recognized by the zoologist Richard Owen, who also coined the term, as related families, in the 19th century.

Anatomy

As an adaptation to different habitats and lifestyles, the odd-toed ungulates have developed distinct differences in their build. Common features are in the construction of the limbs and teeth. Rhinos are the largest members of the group, and the extinct Paraceratherium, a hornless rhino from the Oligocene, is considered one of the largest land mammals of all time. At the other extreme, an early member of the order, the prehistoric horse Hyracotherium, had a shoulder height of only 20 cm (7.9 in). Apart from dwarf varieties of the domestic horse and the donkey, perissodactyls reach a body length 180–420 cm (71–165 in) and a weight of 150 to 3,500 kg (330 to 7,720 lb). While rhinos are only sparsely hairy and exhibit a thick epidermis, tapirs and horses have a dense, short coat. Most species are grey or brown, although zebras and young tapirs are striped.

Odd

Odd means unpaired, occasional, strange or unusual, or a person who is viewed as eccentric.

Odd may also refer to:

In mathematics, the term is used in several senses related to even:

Other uses:

ODD as an acronym may refer to:

Odd (Shinee album)

Odd is the fourth Korean studio album (seventh overall) by South Korean boy group Shinee. It was released digitally and physically on May 18, 2015. The repackaged album, Married to the Music, was released on the August 3, 2015 with 4 additional songs.

Background and release

Odd

Shinee worked alongside director Min Hee Jin who has been with them since their debut and is known for his visually impactful teasers. The style of clothing for the albums concept sport a comfortable and refreshing vibe, displaying the merits of loose T-shirts and denim shorts most likely to match the R&B vibe. Breaking away from their powerful and precise choreography, the choreography of "View", which was choreographed by Ian Eastwood, brings about a groove style, and they showcase the teamwork and inner strength of an experienced 7-year-old group.

Shinee's fourth full-length album was digitally and physically on May 18, 2015 and is the group's first Korean release after a two-year hiatus. On May 21, the group began their promotions for the title song "View" on music shows, starting with Mnet's M! Countdown and followed by KBS's Music Bank, MBC's Show! Music Core and SBS's Inkigayo. As part of the promotion, the group members also guested on several variety shows including Hello Counselor, Saturday Night Live Korea and Non-Summit They also appeared on fellow member Jonghyun's radio show, Blue Night. "Odd" also marks the 7th anniversary of Shinee's debut therefore making it more meaningful for the group. Member Onew stated:

Odd (name)

Odd, a name of Old Norse origin (Oddr), the 11th most common male name in Norway. It is rarely used in other countries, though sometimes appearing in other Nordic countries. In old Norse the word means sharp end of an arrow or edge of blade.

Oddur is an Icelandic and Faroese form of the name.

As a curiosity, note that Even is also a common male name in Norway.

Notable people named Odd