Genus Glis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Gliridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Glis includes several species of dormice, with the edible dormouse being the most well-known representative.
- Glis is a distinct genus within the family Gliridae and has multiple species classified under it.
- Dormice belonging to the genus Glis have adapted to arboreal habitats, spending most of their lives in trees.
- European countries are home to the edible dormouse, a species within the genus Glis.
- Research on the hibernation patterns of genus Glis has shed light on the conservational efforts needed to protect these animals.