Genus Danaus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Danaidae: monarch butterflies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Genus Danaus is a group of tropical butterflies in the family Nymphalidae, commonly known as monarch butterflies.
- The monarch butterflies of the genus Danaus are known for their distinctive orange and black wings, and their annual migrations.
- The type species of the Genus Danaus is the monarch butterfly, scientifically known as Danaus plexippus.
- The Genus Danaus is one of the most recognizable and iconic groups of butterflies in the world, with species found on every continent except Antarctica.
- Some species of the Genus Danaus, such as the monarch butterfly, are famous for their remarkable migrations, which can span thousands of miles each year.