Genus Sorex (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Soricidae: shrews.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Sorex is the type genus of the family Soricidae, comprising approximately 70 species of shrews.
- Shrews in the genus Sorex are characterized by their slender snouts and long, pointed teeth.
- Species within the genus Sorex, such as the common shrew and the pygmy shrew, are found throughout a wide range of habitats in Eurasia and North America.
- The genus Sorex was first described by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, and has since been extensively reclassified based on genetic and morphological analysis.
- Many species within the genus Sorex are known to be insectivorous, playing a crucial role in controlling pest populations in ecosystems around the world.