genus onychogalea (Meaning)
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genus onychogalea (n)
a genus of Macropodidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus onychogalea
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus onychogalea Sentence Examples
- The genus Onychogalea comprises species of macropodid marsupials known as nail-tail wallabies.
- Onychogalea fraenata, the bridled nail-tail wallaby, is the most common member of the genus.
- The genus Onychogalea is characterized by its long, narrow tails that terminate in sharp claws.
- Nail-tail wallabies of the genus Onychogalea are adapted to arid and semi-arid environments.
- Onychogalea lunata, the northern nail-tail wallaby, is a critically endangered species found in the Northern Territory of Australia.
- The genus Onychogalea has been recognized as distinct from other macropods based on morphological and genetic evidence.
- Onychogalea unguifera, the western nail-tail wallaby, is a nocturnal species that inhabits spinifex grasslands.
- The genus Onychogalea plays an important ecological role as a herbivore in Australian ecosystems.
- Onychogalea species are facing threats such as habitat loss, predation, and disease.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the genus Onychogalea and its unique species.
FAQs About the word genus onychogalea
a genus of Macropodidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Onychogalea comprises species of macropodid marsupials known as nail-tail wallabies.
Onychogalea fraenata, the bridled nail-tail wallaby, is the most common member of the genus.
The genus Onychogalea is characterized by its long, narrow tails that terminate in sharp claws.
Nail-tail wallabies of the genus Onychogalea are adapted to arid and semi-arid environments.
