Genus Testudo (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Testudinidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Testudo is a group of tortoises that can be found in various parts of the world, including Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
- The genus Testudo is the type genus of the Testudinidae family, which includes all modern land tortoises.
- Testudo graeca is a species within the genus Testudo and is commonly known as the spur-thighed tortoise.
- The genus Testudo includes several species of tortoises that are commonly kept as pets, such as Testudo hermanni and Testudo marginata.
- Scientists have been studying the genus Testudo to better understand the evolution and classification of tortoises.