Trichys (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Hystricidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Trichys are large rodents native to Southeast Asia and are part of the Hystricidae family.
- The genus Trichys consists of a single species, the long-tailed porcupine.
- Trichys are primarily nocturnal animals and spend most of their time on or near the ground.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of Trichys in their natural habitats to learn more about these unique creatures.
- Trichys have distinctive long tails that help them balance while climbing trees.