Definition

Noun: * A taxonomic category: "Genus Dendrolagus" is the scientific name for a genus of marsupials within the family Macropodidae. This genus comprises the tree-kangaroos.

Usage Notes

• "Genus Dendrolagus" is a formal, scientific term used primarily in zoology, biology, and taxonomy. It is always capitalized and often italicized in academic writing.
• In non-scientific contexts, the common name "tree-kangaroo" is used instead.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The species Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo belongs to Genus Dendrolagus.
  • A study compared the locomotion of species within Genus Dendrolagus to that of terrestrial kangaroos.
  • The evolutionary history of Genus Dendrolagus suggests an adaptation from ground-dwelling to arboreal life.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in formal classifications and discussions of biodiversity, evolution, and conservation.
  • Conservation efforts are critical for several species in Genus Dendrolagus due to habitat loss.

Variants and Related Words

• Dendrolagus (noun): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used identically in scientific discourse.
  • The researcher specializes in the behavior of Dendrolagus species.
• Tree-kangaroo (noun): The common name for any member of Genus Dendrolagus.
  • The Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo is a colorful marsupial.

Synonyms

• Tree-kangaroo (common name)

Different Meanings

• This term has a single, specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have different general English meanings.

Noun

1. tree wallabies