genus arctocebus
Definition
Noun 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Lorisidae: Genus Arctocebus is the scientific name for a specific group of primates. This genus includes small, nocturnal, arboreal mammals commonly known as the angwantibos or golden pottos, which are found in the rainforests of Central Africa.
Usage
- is used in formal, scientific contexts such as zoology, biology, and taxonomy to classify and refer to this particular group of animals.
- It is always capitalized and typically italicized in scientific writing.
Examples
- Scientific Classification: "The angwantibo is classified under ."
- Comparative Biology: "Researchers studied the skeletal differences between and (the potto)."
- Formal Description: " is characterized by its slow, deliberate movements and a vestigial index finger."
Advanced Usage
- In detailed taxonomic hierarchy, the full classification is often cited: Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, Class Mammalia, Order Primates, Suborder Strepsirrhini, Family Lorisidae, Genus Arctocebus.
Variants and Related Words
- Arctocebus (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used identically in context (e.g., "The species ").
- Angwantibo (n): The common name for the species within this genus.
- Golden Potto (n): Another common name for these animals.
- Lorisidae (n): The biological family that includes , along with lorises and pottos.
Synonyms
- Angwantibo genus: A descriptive synonym using the common name.
- (The) Golden potto genus: A descriptive synonym using the alternative common name.
Note: In scientific terminology, the formal Latin binomial name (e.g., *Arctocebus aureus) is preferred over common names for precision.*
Noun
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a genus of Lorisidae
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