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Genus Tapirus (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of the Tapiridae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The genus Tapirus is the type genus of the Tapiridae family, including four species of tapirs that exist today.
  • The South American tapir is a member of the genus Tapirus, and is the largest land mammal on the continent.
  • Tapirus terrestris is the scientific name for the South American tapir, a species within the genus Tapirus.
  • The genus Tapirus was first described by Swedish botanist and zoologist Carolus Linnaeus in the 18th century.
  • The four species within the genus Tapirus include the South American tapir, the Malayan tapir, the Baird's tapir, and the mountain tapir.

Synonyms

  • Tapirus

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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