Genus Lagopus (Noun)
Meaning
Ptarmigans.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ptarmigan is a small to medium-sized grouse that belongs to the genus Lagopus.
- Genus Lagopus consists of three species of ptarmigans that can be found in the northern hemisphere.
- In North America, ptarmigans of the genus Lagopus can be found in mountainous regions and Arctic tundras.
- The ptarmigans of the genus Lagopus are well adapted to their harsh Arctic habitats due to their unique physical characteristics.
- Several ptarmigan species within the genus Lagopus are listed as vulnerable due to climate change and habitat destruction.