genus meles

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Noun genus meles has 1 sense

Meles, genus Meles - in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Melinae
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Mustelidae, family Mustelidae
--₁ has members: Eurasian badger, Meles meles

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Genus Meles

Genus Meles refers to the taxonomic classification of badgers, which are part of the Mustelidae family. This genus includes several species of badgers distributed across Europe and Asia.

Sample Sentences

1. The European badger (Meles meles) is the most well-known species within the genus Meles.

2. Meles anakuma, commonly known as the Asian badger, is another species within the genus Meles.

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