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Genus Atherurus (Noun)

Meaning

A genus of Hystricidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Atherurus is a genus of porcupines that is widely distributed in the tropical forests of central Africa.
  • Atherurus belongs to the family Hystricidae and consists of two distinct species, the African brush-tailed porcupine and the crested porcupine.
  • Studies have shown that Atherurus exhibits a range of unique morphological and behavioral characteristics that set it apart from other porcupine genera.
  • Taxonomic classification places Atherurus within the family Hystricidae, alongside other genera such as Hystrix and Trichys.
  • Molecular phylogenetic analysis has confirmed the monophyly of Atherurus and its position within the Hystricidae family.

Synonyms

  • Atherurus

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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