Potos (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Procyonidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The kinkajou is the only member of the genus Potos that is widely recognized as a distinct species within Procyonidae.
- Some biologists consider the olingos as part of the Potos genus due to their close physical resemblance.
- Potos belongs to the family Procyonidae, which comprises a diverse group of mammals native to the Americas.
- Research on the Potos genus is often focused on the kinkajou, as it is the most well-known species within this group.
- Studies on the Potos genus have revealed that kinkajous exhibit unique adaptations to their arboreal environment.