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Genus Diceros

Description

The genus Diceros is a taxonomic classification of mammals in the family Rhinocerotidae. It consists of a single living species, the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), and several extinct species.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Taxonomic Classification

Genus Diceros is a taxonomic classification used in zoology to group rhinoceros species together.

Example Sentence: The black rhinoceros belongs to the genus Diceros.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: Living Species

Genus Diceros includes a single living species, the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), characterized by its distinguishing horn.

Example Sentence: The population of the black rhinoceros, belonging to the genus Diceros, has significantly declined in recent years due to poaching.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3: Extinct Species

In addition to the living species, genus Diceros also encompasses several now-extinct species of rhinoceros.

Example Sentence: Fossils of ancient rhinoceros species belonging to genus Diceros were discovered in the archaeological site.

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