Definition

Proper noun (Biology/Taxonomy): - A taxonomic genus within the family Macropodidae, comprising small macropods commonly known as hare-wallabies. These are small, hare-like marsupials native to Australia and some surrounding islands.

Usage Notes

• This term is used exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts when classifying or discussing these specific animals. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a genus name).
• In formal taxonomic writing, the genus name is italicized (e.g., ).

Examples

• Scientific Classification:

  • The genus Lagorchestes is part of the kangaroo family.
  • Fossil records help trace the evolution of the genus Lagorchestes.

• General Zoological Context:

  • Several species within genus Lagorchestes are now extinct.
  • Conservation efforts are focused on the remaining members of genus Lagorchestes.

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a level of biological classification.
  • The study compared the skeletal structures across the genus Lagorchestes.

Variants and Related Words

• Lagorchestes: The standard form of the genus name, used without the word "genus" in many scientific contexts.
  • Lagorchestes hirsutus is the scientific name for the rufous hare-wallaby.
• Hare-wallaby (n): The common name for any species within this genus.
  • The hare-wallaby is a nocturnal creature.

Synonyms

• Hare-wallaby genus: A descriptive synonym used in less formal scientific communication.

Related Terms (Not Synonyms)

• Macropodidae (n): The biological family that includes kangaroos, wallabies, and hare-wallabies.
• Marsupial (n): The broader infraclass of mammals to which this genus belongs.

Noun

1. hare wallabies