Erinaceus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Erinaceidae: hedgehogs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Erinaceus is the type genus of the family Erinaceidae, commonly known as hedgehogs.
- Erinaceus europaeus, also known as the European hedgehog, is a species within the genus Erinaceus.
- The genus Erinaceus is characterized by the presence of spines on the back of its members.
- Erinaceus is a genus of small mammals that are primarily nocturnal and insectivorous.
- The genus Erinaceus is found in various parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.