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Genus lemur

Definition: Genus lemur refers to a group of primates belonging to the family Lemuridae, which includes various species found in Madagascar.

Sense 1 (Noun): A taxonomic rank used in biological classification, encompassing all lemur species.

Example sentence: The genus lemur includes lemurs such as the ring-tailed lemur, the sifaka, and the aye-aye.

Sense 2 (Noun): The set of all organisms that share a common ancestor within the genus lemur.

Example sentence: Scientists are conducting research to better understand the evolutionary history of the genus lemur.

Sense 3 (Adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus lemur.

Example sentence: The ecologists studied the genus lemur population to assess its habitat preferences.

Sense 4 (Adjective): Restricted or unique to a particular genus or species of lemur.

Example sentence: The distinctive vocalizations are a genus lemur trait that helps individuals communicate in their complex social structure.