Genus Petaurus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Phalangeridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Petaurus is a group of small to medium-sized possums native to Australia and New Guinea.
- Genus Petaurus includes the well-known sugar glider and several other closely related species.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of genus Petaurus in their natural habitats for many years.
- Several species within the genus Petaurus are popular exotic pets due to their unique characteristics.
- Taxonomists have classified the genus Petaurus as part of the family Phalangeridae.