zaglossus

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully observes a zaglossus in its natural habitat.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of Tachyglossidae: Zaglossus is the scientific name for a genus of egg-laying mammals known as echidnas, or spiny anteaters, found in New Guinea. They are characterized by a long snout and spines covering their body.

Usage

• As a scientific genus name: The word is used primarily in zoological and biological contexts to classify a specific group of echidnas.
  • The long-beaked echidna belongs to the genus Zaglossus.
  • Fossil records help scientists understand the evolution of Zaglossus.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The name is used to discuss classification, distinguishing it from the other echidna genus, .
  • The family Tachyglossidae contains two extant genera: Zaglossus and Tachyglossus.

Variants and Related Words

• Zaglossi (plural, less common): The informal plural form of the genus name.
  • The study compared several zaglossi specimens.
• Long-beaked echidna: The common name for species within this genus.
• Tachyglossidae: The family name that includes the genus.

Synonyms

• Long-beaked echidna (common name)
• Spiny anteater (general common name for echidnas, which includes this genus)

Related Terms (Not Synonyms)

• Monotreme: The order of egg-laying mammals to which belongs.
• Tachyglossus: The genus containing the short-beaked echidna, a close relative.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Tachyglossidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Zaglossus
• genus Zaglossus