Genus Cuniculus (Noun)
Meaning
Pacas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pacas, which belong to the genus Cuniculus, are medium-sized mammals native to Central and South America.
- Studies on the behavior of genus Cuniculus have shown that they are primarily nocturnal and solitarily animals.
- Genus Cuniculus is characterized by its stocky body and short ears, distinguishing it from other members of the family Cuniculidae.
- Taxonomists have identified two main species within the genus Cuniculus, C. paca and C. taczanowskii, which inhabit diverse habitats.
- Researchers monitoring populations of genus Cuniculus have noted a decline in numbers due to habitat loss and hunting activities.