genus Lagostomus
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Chinchillidae: This genus contains a single living species, the plains viscacha (Lagostomus maximus), a large, burrowing rodent native to South America. It is characterized by strong forelimbs for digging, distinctive black and white facial markings, and social behavior.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The plains viscacha is the only extant member of the genus Lagostomus.
- Biologists study the burrowing habits of animals in genus Lagostomus.
- Fossil records show that genus Lagostomus once had more species.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in scientific classification to denote a specific rank.
- The family Chinchillidae includes the genus Lagostomus and the genus Chinchilla.
Variants and Related Words
- Lagostomus maximus (n): The plains viscacha, the sole living species within this genus.
- Viscacha (n): The common name for rodents in the family Chinchillidae, which includes the genus .
- Chinchillidae (n): The biological family to which this genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Plains viscacha genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the genus containing the plains viscacha.
Noun
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viscachas
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