Conilurus (Noun)
Meaning
Jerboa rats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Conilurus is an extinct genus of jerboa rats that were native to Australia and New Guinea.
- The conilurus genus consists of two species, the broad-toothed rat and the white-footed rabbit rat.
- Scientists have discovered several conilurus fossils in Australia, which has helped them learn more about these extinct rodents.
- Conilurus were likely small to medium-sized rodents that fed on seeds, fruits, and vegetation.
- The conilurus genus is now considered extinct, with the last recorded sighting dating back to the early 19th century.