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genus Sciurus

genus Sciurus

9.5
A group of medium-sized tree squirrels found in many parts of the world
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒiːnəs ˈsaɪərəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Sciurus
  • The eastern gray squirrel belongs to the genus Sciurus and is common in North America.

Examples

  • Members of the genus Sciurus are well-adapted to living in trees and are found worldwide.

  • Scientists conducted a study on various species within the genus Sciurus to understand their behavior.

  • The genus Sciurus includes many species of squirrels.

  • Did you know that the genus Sciurus is found worldwide?

  • The eastern gray squirrel belongs to the genus Sciurus and is common in North America.

  • Members of the genus Sciurus are well-adapted to living in trees and are found worldwide.

  • Scientists conducted a study on various species within the genus Sciurus to understand their behavior.

Synonyms

Sciurus
vsgenus Sciurus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of medium-sized tree squirrels that live in Europe, Asia, and the Americas

is the same genus but described as occurring in many parts of the world

Surface Forms

genus Sciurus singular
genera Sciurus plural

Morphology

genus + Sciurus

This is a fully compositional taxonomic label: a learner who knows 'genus' (a biological rank) and 'Sciurus' (the genus name for certain squirrels) will immediately understand it refers to the genus called Sciurus. The structure mirrors cross-linguistic scientific naming conventions, so the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Genus Sciurus may come from old Greek words meaning 'shadow' and 'tail', because tree squirrels often sit with their big, bushy tail over their back like a small shade. So the name points to this 'group' of the typical tree squirrels we see around the world.