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genus Lagostomus

genus Lagostomus

9.9
A group of South American rodents that includes viscachas
  • noun
  • Specialized
: género Lagostomus
  • The genus Lagostomus includes several species of burrowing rodents found in South America.

Examples

  • The plains viscacha is a well-known member of the genus Lagostomus.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species belonging to the genus Lagostomus.

  • The genus Lagostomus includes several species of viscachas.

  • Did you know that genus Lagostomus is found in South America?

  • The genus Lagostomus consists of various species known for their unique burrowing habits.

  • Researchers are studying the genus Lagostomus to learn more about its habitat and behavior.

  • In the genus Lagostomus, the viscacha is particularly recognized for its long ears and fluffy tail.

Synonyms

Lagostomus
vsgenus Lagostomus
  • Specialized
9.9

A South American animal like a large guinea pig that lives in burrows and has large cheek pouches

is the scientific genus grouping these South American rodents within the Chinchillidae family

Surface Forms

genus Lagostomus singular
genera Lagostomus plural

Morphology

genus + Lagostomus

The phrase combines the noun 'genus' (a biological rank) with the proper name 'Lagostomus', so its meaning — the taxonomic group called Lagostomus (a group of rodents) — is directly derivable from the constituents. This rank+name composition is cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the phrase.

Etymology

Genus Lagostomus may come from Greek roots lagos meaning 'hare' and stoma meaning 'mouth' because these animals have a rabbit-like face and big front teeth. That's why the name refers to the group of South American rodents called viscachas, which live in burrows.