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genus caenolestes

 

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Noun genus caenolestes has 1 sense
  1. Caenolestes, genus Caenolestes - type genus of the family Caenolestidae
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Caenolestidae, family Caenolestidae
    --1 has members: opossum rat

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Genus Caenolestes

The term "genus Caenolestes" refers to a biological classification that belongs to the family Caenolestidae, commonly known as the shrew opossums. This genus comprises several species of small marsupials native to South America.

Sense 1: Taxonomy

In taxonomy, genus Caenolestes is classified under the family Caenolestidae and order Paucituberculata. It includes several species of shrew opossums, such as Caenolestes condorensis and Caenolestes fuliginosus.

Sample sentence:

The genetic analysis confirmed that the newly discovered specimen belongs to genus Caenolestes.

Sense 2: Habitat and Behavior

The members of genus Caenolestes are primarily found in the Andean regions of South America, specifically in countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. They inhabit various habitats, ranging from high-altitude cloud forests to grasslands.

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Caenolestes species exhibit nocturnal behavior, foraging for insects and small vertebrates in their natural habitats.

Sense 3: Conservation

Given their restricted range and specialized habitat preferences, some species within genus Caenolestes are considered threatened, primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation caused by human activities.

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Efforts are being made to protect the natural habitats of genus Caenolestes species and promote their conservation.

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