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Genus Tachyglossus (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of the family Tachyglossidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The genus Tachyglossus is a monotreme that belongs to the family Tachyglossidae and includes the short-beaked echidna as its most well-known species.
  • Tachyglossus is the type genus of the family Tachyglossidae, comprising the short-beaked echidna and possibly a few extinct relatives.
  • The genus Tachyglossus is primarily found in Australia and New Guinea, with limited sightings reported in nearby island regions.
  • Taxonomic studies suggest that the genus Tachyglossus diverged early on from other monotremes within the family Tachyglossidae.
  • In the context of monotreme evolution, the genus Tachyglossus plays a significant role as the type genus of the family Tachyglossidae.

Synonyms

  • Tachyglossus

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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