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Genus Trichecus (Noun)

Meaning

Type and sole genus of the Trichechidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The genus Trichechus is the sole member of the Trichechidae family and comprises three manatee species.
  • Manatees are members of the genus Trichechus and belong to the order Sirenia.
  • There are three distinct species within the genus Trichechus: the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, and the West African manatee.
  • Taxonomic studies show that the genus Trichechus shares several common characteristics with its extinct relatives.
  • As the type and sole genus of the Trichechidae family, the genus Trichechus provides significant insights into sirenian evolution.

Synonyms

  • Trichechus

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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