Genus Hirudo (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Hirudinidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Hirudo is the type genus of the family Hirudinidae, which includes several species of leeches.
- Hirudo medicinalis, a species within the genus Hirudo, has been used for centuries in medical treatments.
- The genus Hirudo is characterized by the presence of a distinctive annular pattern on its body.
- Leeches belonging to the genus Hirudo are commonly found in freshwater environments.
- The genus Hirudo is a well-studied group within the family Hirudinidae, with many species still awaiting classification.