Camelus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Camelidae: camels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Camelus, the type genus of the Camelidae family, comprises both Old World and New World camelids.
- In biology, the Camelus genus consists of camels with either one or two humps, mainly adapted to hot arid climates.
- As part of the Camelus genus, camels generally share specific traits that help them thrive in deserts and arid regions.
- Members of the Camelus genus exhibit incredible resilience and the ability to store fat for sustenance during dry periods.
- There are only two distinct species under the Camelus genus - the Dromedary, and the Bactrian camel.