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genus Glaucomys

genus Glaucomys

9.9
A group of flying squirrels in North America that includes the northern and southern flying squirrels
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈɡlɔːkəˌmɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Glaucomys
  • The genus Glaucomys includes both the northern and southern flying squirrels.

Examples

  • Did you know that the genus Glaucomys is native to North America?

  • Researchers have studied the habitat preferences of the genus Glaucomys in North America.

  • Conservation efforts focus on protecting members of the genus Glaucomys due to their declining populations.

  • The genus Glaucomys includes several species of flying squirrels.

  • Conservation efforts focus on protecting members of the genus Glaucomys due to their declining populations.

  • Researchers have studied the habitat preferences of the genus Glaucomys in North America.

  • The genus Glaucomys includes both the northern and southern flying squirrels.

Synonyms

Glaucomys
vsgenus Glaucomys
  • Specialized
9.9

A small North American squirrel that glides between trees using a skin flap

is the identical scientific name that refers to the same group

Surface Forms

genus Glaucomys singular
genera Glaucomys plural

Morphology

genus + Glaucomys

This is a straightforward compositional noun phrase: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the taxon name 'Glaucomys' yields 'the genus named Glaucomys' (a group of flying squirrels). The rank+name pattern is cross-linguistically common and transparent, so a learner who knows both constituents can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Glaucomys comes from old Greek words glauk- meaning 'blue-green' and -mys meaning 'mouse'. That 'blue-green mouse' picture helps you remember that the name is used for the group of small flying squirrels.