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.