Genus Caenolestes (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Caenolestidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Caenolestes is the type genus of the family Caenolestidae, which comprises the remaining shrew opossums.
- The members of the genus Caenolestes are characterized by their pointed snouts and sharp teeth.
- Caenolestes is a genus of small, insectivorous marsupials that are native to South America.
- In the family Caenolestidae, the genus Caenolestes contains the most widely distributed species.
- The taxonomy of the genus Caenolestes has been extensively studied and revised in recent years.