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.