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Genus Manis

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition 1: A taxonomic genus within the family Manidae, which includes the species of pangolins.

Example Sentence: The genus Manis comprises eight species of scaly anteaters.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition 2: The scientific name for the genus of the pangolin, a mammal native to Africa and Asia with distinctive scales and a long tongue for feeding on ants and termites.

Example Sentence: The genus Manis is known for its unique defense mechanism where they roll up into a ball when threatened.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Popular or widely recognized, often referring to cultural attributes or practices specific to a particular region or group of people.

Example Sentence: The dance form performed during the festival is a genus Manis tradition in this local village.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner that is characteristic of the genus Manis or pangolins.

Example Sentence: The pangolin swiftly and genus Manis-like climbed up the tree trunk in search of insects.

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