dasyprocta

Thân thiện

A scientist observes a dasyprocta in a forest clearing.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The type genus of the family Dasyproctidae: Dasyprocta is the genus name for a group of rodents commonly known as agoutis. It is the central or typical genus within its family.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist identified the rodent as a member of the genus Dasyprocta.
  • Several species, like the Central American agouti, belong to Dasyprocta.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification: The name is used in scientific contexts to classify and discuss these specific rodents within the biological hierarchy.
  • The study focused on the evolutionary history of Dasyprocta.

Variants and Related Words

• Dasyproctidae (n): The family name to which the genus belongs.
• Agouti (n): The common name for rodents in the genus .

Synonyms

• Agouti (common name): A general term for the rodent.

Notes on Meaning

• The word is used almost exclusively in scientific or zoological contexts. In everyday language, the common name "agouti" is preferred.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Dasyproctidae: agoutis

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Dasyprocta
• genus Dasyprocta