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genus camelus

 

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Noun genus camelus has 1 sense
  1. Camelus, genus Camelus - type genus of the Camelidae: camels
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Camelidae, family Camelidae
    --1 has members: camel

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Genus Camelus

Description:

Genus Camelus refers to a group of large, hooved mammals known as camels. This genus includes two living species, the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) and the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus), as well as several extinct species.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, genus Camelus refers to the taxonomic classification that includes all camel species.

Sample Sentence: The genus Camelus encompasses both single-humped and double-humped camels.

Sense 2:

As a noun, genus Camelus can also refer to the dromedary camel or the Bactrian camel individually.

Sample Sentence: The dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) is a prominent member of genus Camelus.

Sense 3:

As a noun, genus Camelus can be used to describe the characteristics, traits, or behavior specific to camels as a whole.

Sample Sentence: Adaptation to desert environments is a common characteristic of genus Camelus.

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