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genus Arctictis

genus Arctictis

9.9
A group of mammals related to civets that includes the binturong
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Arctictis
  • The genus Arctictis is represented today solely by the binturong.

Examples

  • The genus Arctictis contains only one living species, the binturong, known for its distinctive appearance.

  • Research on the genus Arctictis has shed light on the evolutionary history of Viverridae.

  • The unique features of the genus Arctictis make it easily distinguishable from other genera in its family.

  • The genus Arctictis includes the unique binturong.

  • Did you know that the genus Arctictis is part of the Viverridae family?

  • Scientists discovered that the genus Arctictis evolved independently from other members of the Viverridae family.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the genus Arctictis, which is primarily represented by the binturong.

Synonyms

Arctictis
vsgenus Arctictis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large tree-living mammals that includes the binturong of Southeast Asia

focuses on family classification and that it has only one living species

Surface Forms

genus Arctictis singular
genera Arctictis plural

Morphology

genus + Arctictis

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' denotes a taxonomic rank and 'Arctictis' is the proper name of that taxon, so together they straightforwardly mean the genus called Arctictis (the binturong's genus). Taxonomic naming follows common cross-linguistic conventions (rank + name), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can derive the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Genus Arctictis may come from Greek parts arcti- meaning 'bear' and -ictis meaning 'weasel', so the name makes a simple picture of a 'bear-weasel' creature. That's why this name fits the small group that contains the binturong, an animal with a heavy body and a long tail.