Glaucomys (Noun)
Meaning
New World flying squirrels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The northern flying squirrel is a member of the genus Glaucomys, a group of New World flying squirrels found in North America.
- Glaucomys sabrinus is a species of flying squirrel native to the northern parts of North America.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of Glaucomys in the forests of Canada to better understand their habitat needs.
- Glaucomys volans, also known as the southern flying squirrel, is a common species found in the southeastern United States.
- The genus Glaucomys includes several species of New World flying squirrels that are found in a variety of forest habitats.