genus odobenus

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Noun genus odobenus has 1 sense

Odobenus, genus Odobenus - type genus of the Odobenidae: walruses
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Odobenidae, family Odobenidae
--₁ has members: walrus, seahorse, sea horse

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Term: Genus Odobenus

Definition:

The genus Odobenus refers to a scientific classification that encompasses the species of walruses.

Sense 1:

Noun (singular):

A taxonomic group comprising the specific species of walruses.

Sample Sentence 1:

The genus Odobenus includes two extant species of walruses, namely the Atlantic walrus and the Pacific walrus.

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