genus grison Synonyms
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genus grison Meaning
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genus grison (n)
a genus of Mustelidae
genus grison Sentence Examples
- The genus Grison comprises two species of small mustelids found in Central and South America.
- Both species in the genus Grison are solitary, nocturnal predators that primarily feed on rodents.
- The greater grison (Grison vittatus) is larger than its congener, the lesser grison (Grison flavescens).
- The greater grison is found in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
- The lesser grison is restricted to cloud forests in the Andes Mountains.
- Genus Grison species are characterized by their long, slender bodies, short legs, and bushy tails.
- They have distinctive facial markings, including a white stripe running down the center of the face.
- The genus Grison is closely related to the genus *Galictis*, which includes the tayra and the lesser grison.
- Genus Grison species are arboreal and often construct dens in trees.
- The genus Grison is threatened by habitat loss and hunting, and the lesser grison is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
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a genus of Mustelidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Grison comprises two species of small mustelids found in Central and South America.
Both species in the genus Grison are solitary, nocturnal predators that primarily feed on rodents.
The greater grison (Grison vittatus) is larger than its congener, the lesser grison (Grison flavescens).
The greater grison is found in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
