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genus paradoxurus
 

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Noun genus paradoxurus has 1 sense
  1. Paradoxurus, genus Paradoxurus - palm civets
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Viverridae, family Viverridae, Viverrinae, family Viverrinae
    --1 has members: palm cat, palm civet

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Genus Paradoxurus

Description:

Genus Paradoxurus refers to a group of mammals belonging to the family Viverridae. This genus includes several species of small to medium-sized carnivores commonly known as palm civets. They are primarily found in Asia and Africa.

Sample Sentences:

  • The genus Paradoxurus consists of around 15 recognized species.
  • The African palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) is a nocturnal species.
  • One interesting characteristic of the genus Paradoxurus is its ability to produce a musk-like secretion.
  • The Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus musangus) has gained fame for its role in the coffee industry as a producer of civet coffee.

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