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genus Grison

genus Grison

9.9
A group of small mammals like weasels from Central and South America
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈɡrɪsən/
  • Specialized
: género Grison
  • The genus Grison consists of small, carnivorous mammals native to Central and South America.

Examples

  • The genus Grison is notable for its members' elongated bodies and agile hunting behavior.

  • Biologists compared several species within the genus Grison to study their evolutionary relationships.

  • The genus Grison includes several species native to South America.

  • Did you know that genus Grison is part of the weasel family?

  • The genus Grison consists of small, carnivorous mammals native to Central and South America.

  • Biologists compared several species within the genus Grison to study their evolutionary relationships.

  • The genus Grison is notable for its members' elongated bodies and agile hunting behavior.

Synonyms

Galictis
vsgenus Grison
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small mammals like weasels that eat meat and live in Central and South America

is the common label for the same taxonomic group

Surface Forms

genus Grison singular
genera Grison plural

Morphology

genus + grison

The phrase combines 'genus' (a biological rank) with 'grison' (the common name of the animal), so its meaning — the genus that includes grisons — is directly derivable from the constituents. This follows standard taxonomic composition found across languages, making it readily understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Genus Grison comes from the French word 'grison' meaning 'grey' because these small, weasel-like animals often have grey fur. The word genus means a group of related species, so the name now refers to that group of small mammals in the weasel family.