genus Paradoxurus
Definition
Proper noun: * A taxonomic genus within the family Viverridae: Genus Paradoxurus is the scientific name for a group of small, nocturnal mammals commonly known as palm civets or toddy cats. The name "Paradoxurus" itself refers to the characteristic physical traits of these animals.
Usage
- Scientific Classification: Used exclusively in biological and zoological contexts to classify a specific genus of viverrids.
- The Asian palm civet, known for its role in producing kopi luwak coffee, belongs to genus Paradoxurus.
- A new study compared the behavior of species within genus Paradoxurus to those in related genera.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to denote a precise level (genus) in the Linnaean classification system.
- The full classification is: Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, Class Mammalia, Order Carnivora, Family Viverridae, Genus Paradoxurus.
Variants and Related Words
- Paradoxurine (adj): Of or relating to the genus or the subfamily Paradoxurinae.
- The researcher specialized in paradoxurine anatomy.
- Palm civet (n): The common name for animals in this genus.
- Toddy cat (n): A common name for animals in this genus.
Synonyms
- Palm civets (common name)
- Toddy cats (common name)
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
- Viverridae: The biological family to which this genus belongs.
- Civets: A general term for various small, cat-like mammals in the families Viverridae and Nandiniidae.
- Paradoxurus hermaphroditus: The scientific name for the common Asian palm civet, a species within this genus.
Noun
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palm civets
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