Vicugna (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Camelidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The vicugna is a genus of South American camelids that includes the vicuña and the alpaca's wild ancestor.
- The vicuña, a member of the vicugna genus, is known for its fine wool and was highly prized by the Incas.
- The vicugna genus consists of a single species with two closely related forms, the vicuña and the alpaca's wild ancestor.
- In taxonomy the llama and alpaca are part of a distinct genus, while the vicuña is classified under the vicugna genus.
- In contrast to their domesticated relatives, vicugna animals have largely retained their wild instincts and behaviors.