What is another word for genus castor?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs kˈastə] (IPA)

Genus Castor refers to beavers, a family of rodents known for their large size, distinctive teeth, and aquatic lifestyle. There are several synonyms for this term, including Castoridae, Castorimorpha, and Sciurognathi. The Castoridae family includes two extant species of beavers, the North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber). These animals play an important role in many ecosystems, creating dams and altering watercourses to create wetland habitats. The Castorimorpha group also includes muskrats and nutrias, while the Sciurognathi group is a larger group of rodents that also includes squirrels, hamsters, and porcupines.

Synonyms for Genus castor:

What are the hypernyms for Genus castor?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Genus castor?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Genus castor?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Genus castor?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for genus castor (as nouns)

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