Tragulus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Tragulidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tragulus is a small, hoofed mammal native to Africa and Asia, belonging to the family Tragulidae.
- Tragulus species are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
- In the context of taxonomy, the tragulus serves as the type genus for the Tragulidae family.
- The tragulus is characterized by its distinctive, long snout and slender legs.
- Several species of tragulus are threatened or endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.