Zaglossus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Tachyglossidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Zaglossus genus consists of three species of long-beaked echidnas found in New Guinea and nearby islands.
- Zaglossus is one of the four genera of echidnas, which are small, burrowing mammals covered in spines.
- The Zaglossus genus is part of the family Tachyglossidae, which also includes the short-beaked echidna genus.
- Zaglossus species are characterized by their long, pointed snouts and tongues, which they use to catch insects and worms.
- The Zaglossus genus is considered to be one of the most ancient lineages of mammals, with fossil records dating back millions of years.