Zaglossus

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Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of Tachyglossidae: Zaglossus is the scientific name for a genus of egg-laying mammals known as echidnas, or spiny anteaters, found in New Guinea. They are characterized by a long snout and spines covering their body.

Usage
  • As a scientific genus name: The word is used primarily in zoological and biological contexts to classify a specific group of echidnas.
    • The long-beaked echidna belongs to the genus Zaglossus.
    • Fossil records help scientists understand the evolution of Zaglossus.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The name is used to discuss classification, distinguishing it from the other echidna genus, .
    • The family Tachyglossidae contains two extant genera: Zaglossus and Tachyglossus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Zaglossi (plural, less common): The informal plural form of the genus name.
    • The study compared several zaglossi specimens.
  • Long-beaked echidna: The common name for species within this genus.
  • Tachyglossidae: The family name that includes the genus.
Synonyms
  • Long-beaked echidna (common name)
  • Spiny anteater (general common name for echidnas, which includes this genus)
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
  • Monotreme: The order of egg-laying mammals to which belongs.
  • Tachyglossus: The genus containing the short-beaked echidna, a close relative.
Noun
  1. a genus of Tachyglossidae

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