Erethizon (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Erethizontidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The North American porcupine, a species within the erethizon genus, can grow up to 35 inches long, including its tail.
- Porcupines from the erethizon genus have stocky bodies, powerful legs, and short tails that they use for defense.
- Research suggests that erethizon is most closely related to other members of the Erethizontidae family, primarily due to similar dental characteristics.
- Biologists categorize erethizon species by geographical range and habitat adaptation within the genus.
- Characteristics that define erethizon porcupines include thick quills that they use to protect themselves from predators in the wild.