Genus Castor (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Castoridae: beavers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Castor is the type genus of the Castoridae family, which includes the North American beaver and the Eurasian beaver.
- Beavers belong to the genus Castor, which is the most well-known genus within the Castoridae family.
- The genus Castor is a monophyletic group that includes two living species of beavers.
- The Eurasian beaver is a member of the genus Castor and is found in freshwater habitats throughout Europe and Asia.
- The North American beaver is a species within the genus Castor and is known for its remarkable engineering skills.