Genus Trichys (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Hystricidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Trichys is a genus of Hystricidae that comprises a group of Old World porcupines.
- The genus Trichys includes species of long-tailed porcupines native to Southeast Asia.
- Long-tailed porcupines in the genus Trichys have distinct quills that deter predators.
- Research on the genus Trichys has provided valuable insights into the evolution of porcupines.
- Taxonomic classification of the genus Trichys has undergone revisions based on recent studies.