Genus Dasyprocta (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Dasyproctidae: agoutis.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Dasyprocta is the type genus of the family Dasyproctidae, comprising various species of agoutis.
- Agoutis are part of the genus Dasyprocta, which consists mainly of medium-sized rodents native to the Americas.
- Taxonomic studies have revealed several characteristics unique to the genus Dasyprocta, setting them apart from other agouti species.
- The genus Dasyprocta is widely distributed across Central and South America, covering a range of diverse habitats.
- Researchers have extensively studied the behavior of the genus Dasyprocta to better understand the nature and social dynamics of agoutis.