Genus Manis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Manidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Manis is the type genus of the Manidae family, which includes eight species of pangolins.
- The Manis genus is found in Africa and Asia, and its members are characterized by their tough, overlapping scales.
- Manis is a genus of mammals in the order Pholidota, and it is the most diverse genus of pangolins.
- The genus Manis includes the giant pangolin, which is the largest species of pangolin and is found in central and western Africa.
- Manis is a genus of burrowing mammals, and its members are well adapted to a life underground with their powerful claws and strong arms.