Sus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Suidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pig is part of the genus Sus and belongs to the Suidae family.
- Wild boars from the genus Sus were considered one of the primary ancestors of the domesticated pig.
- Scientists analyzed genetic variations among members of the genus Sus.
- Molecular research helps clarify evolutionary relationships among different members of the Sus genus.
- Research findings led scientists to better classify pigs in the Sus genus as even-toed ungulates.