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Genus Oniscus (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of the Oniscidae; woodlice that cannot roll into a ball.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Oniscus asellus, commonly known as the common woodlouse, belongs to the genus Oniscus.
  • Genus Oniscus woodlice cannot roll into a perfect ball like pill bugs can for protection.
  • In terms of its behavior and defense, genus Oniscus tends to release an unpleasant-tasting chemical for defense when disturbed.
  • Several Oniscus species belong to this particular type genus within the family Oniscidae.
  • When under attack or startled, woodlice belonging to genus Oniscus show specific escaping movements, separating it from related but differently protective Isopods.

Synonyms

  • Oniscus

Hypernyms

  • Arthropod Genus
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