Genus Macropus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Macropodidae: typical kangaroos and wallabies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Macropus is a genus of large marsupials found in Australia and nearby islands, and it includes the largest marsupials extant.
- Kangaroos are of the genus Macropus, a type genus for Macropodidae family which has about 15 species in the genus.
- Some well-known members of the genus Macropus are red kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo and Wallace's wallaroo.
- Red-necked wallabies along with the related macropods of the genus Macropus include multiple extinct and extant species.
- Of the many biologists classifying the Macropus genus, there are scientists suggesting relationships between some species within this taxon are yet unclear.