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genus Meles

genus Meles

9.8
A group of Eurasian badgers in animal classification
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈmeɪliz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Meles
  • The Eurasian badger belongs to the genus Meles, which is widespread throughout Europe and Asia.

Examples

  • The genus Meles is the most widely recognized group of badgers in zoological taxonomy.

  • Scientists have reclassified several species within the genus Meles based on recent genetic studies.

  • The genus Meles includes several species of badgers.

  • Did you know that genus Meles is found across Europe?

  • The genus Meles includes several species of badgers that are native to Eurasia.

  • Scientists have reclassified several species within the genus Meles based on their genetic similarities.

  • The genus Meles is known for its diverse range of badgers found in various habitats across Europe and Asia.

Synonyms

Meles
vsgenus Meles
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of badger species from Europe and Asia, mainly the European badger

is the type genus that defines the subfamily Melinae rather than a general genus

Surface Forms

genus Meles singular
genera Meles plural

Morphology

genus + Meles

The phrase is directly compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Meles' denotes the genus called Meles (a group of Eurasian badgers). This follows standard taxonomic naming conventions, so a learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning despite its technical register.

Etymology

Genus Meles comes from Latin and Greek words: 'genus' means 'group' or 'kind', and Meles was the old word for the badger. So scientists use genus Meles to name the group of Eurasian badgers.