Trichechus (Noun)
Meaning
Type and sole genus of the Trichechidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Trichechus is the sole genus of the family Trichechidae, comprising large, slow-moving aquatic mammals.
- The West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus, can be found in shallow, coastal waters.
- Scientists have identified three extant species within the Trichechus genus: manatus, inunguis, and senegalensis.
- Trichechus manatees are also known for their herbivorous appetite, mainly consuming seagrass.
- Historically, there were multiple species classified under the Trichechus genus, but some of those have gone extinct.