Genus Lama (Noun)
Meaning
Llamas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Lama consists of the llama, alpaca, vicuña, and guanaco, which are all closely related South American camelids.
- The term genus Lama is often used incorrectly to refer specifically to llamas, but technically it is a more inclusive category.
- In scientific classification, the genus Lama belongs to the camelid family and includes several distinct species.
- A key characteristic of the genus Lama is its unique dental structure, which differs from that of true camels.
- Taxonomists recognize the genus Lama as part of a larger grouping that includes both Old and New World camelids.