Genus Lutra (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications considered a genus of the subfamily Lutrinae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Lutra consists of two species, the Eurasian otter and the smooth-coated otter.
- The genus Lutra is also known as river otters, found in aquatic habitats.
- The genus Lutra and its closest relatives have several adaptations for their semi-aquatic lifestyle.
- Historically the genus Lutra included all otter species but it is now often used for only two of them.
- In the genus Lutra the otters' ability to swim efficiently allows them to catch prey underwater.