Genus Procyon (Noun)
Meaning
The type genus of the family Procyonidae: raccoons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Procyon is a group of mammals that includes raccoons and their closest relatives.
- Raccoons belong to the genus Procyon, which is part of the family Procyonidae.
- The genus Procyon is native to the Americas, with species found in a variety of habitats.
- The genus Procyon is characterized by its distinctive black and white markings and dexterous hands.
- Scientists have identified several species within the genus Procyon, including the common raccoon and the Cozumel raccoon.