Genus Sciurus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Sciuridae; typical moderate-sized arboreal squirrels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Sciurus includes several well-known species, such as the eastern gray squirrel and the fox squirrel, found throughout North America.
- Squirrels in the genus Sciurus typically have a slender body, large eyes, and a long, bushy tail.
- Genus Sciurus members generally spend most of their time in trees, jumping between branches and leaping long distances with ease.
- These squirrels of the genus Sciurus play an important ecological role, as both predators and prey in many different forest ecosystems.
- Several fossil records of genus Sciurus date back millions of years, showcasing the genus' adaptability to different environments.