genus suricata

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic genus within the family Herpestidae: "genus Suricata" is the scientific name for a specific group of small, social mongooses. It is a biological classification term.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The meerkat belongs to the genus Suricata.
    • Biologists study the behavior of animals in the genus Suricata.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal scientific contexts to specify the genus level of classification for meerkats.
    • The species is classified under the genus Suricata.
Variants and Related Words

  • Suricata suricatta (n): The full scientific name (genus and species) for the meerkat.

    • Suricata suricatta is native to southern Africa.

  • Meerkat (n): The common name for the member species of this genus.

    • A meerkat stood guard while the others foraged.
Synonyms
  • Meerkat genus: A descriptive synonym in non-scientific language.
Noun
  1. meerkats

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