Genus Palinurus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Palinuridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Palinurus is a group of spiny lobsters commonly found in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea.
- Palinurus is the type genus of the family Palinuridae, which includes other spiny lobster species.
- Researchers studying the evolutionary history of spiny lobsters often focus on the genus Palinurus due to its unique characteristics.
- In a recent study, scientists discovered several new species of spiny lobsters within the genus Palinurus, expanding our understanding of these marine creatures.
- The genus Palinurus is often used as a model for studying the behavior, ecology, and conservation of spiny lobsters in general.