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Camelus

Camelus

9.6
A group of large long-necked animals that includes camels from Asia and Africa
  • noun
  • /ˈkæmələs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Camelus
  • Scientists classify the dromedary and Bactrian camel under the genus Camelus.

Examples

  • The Camelus genus includes both the dromedary and the Bactrian camel.

  • Fossil remains of Camelus have been found across prehistoric Eurasia.

  • The genus Camelus is distinguished by its unique ability to conserve water.

  • Look at that Camelus!

  • Scientists classify the dromedary and Bactrian camel under the genus Camelus.

  • The genus Camelus is distinguished by its unique ability to conserve water.

  • The Camelus genus includes both the dromedary and the Bactrian camel.

Synonyms

genus Camelus
vsCamelus
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of camels that includes one-humped and two-humped types

means the same but gives physical description and native range

Compounds

Camelus bactrianus
  • Specialized
8.6

A large camel with two humps that lives in cold deserts of Central Asia

Camelus dromedarius
  • Specialized
8.1

A large camel with one hump that lives in desert areas of northern Africa and southwest Asia

genus Camelus
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of camels that includes one-humped and two-humped types

Struthio camelus
  • Specialized
8.0

A very large African bird with long legs that cannot fly and runs very fast

Surface Forms

Camelus singular
Cameluses plural

Etymology

Camelus is the Latin scientific name that comes from the old Greek word kamelos, which simply meant 'camel'. So, the name Camelus is used for the group of big, long-necked, water-saving 'camels' we know today.