genus oniscus

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Noun genus oniscus has 1 sense

Oniscus, genus Oniscus - type genus of the Oniscidae; woodlice that cannot roll into a ball
--₁ is a kind of arthropod genus
--₁ is a member of Oniscidae, family Oniscidae
--₁ has members: sow bug

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Genus oniscus

Description:

Genus oniscus refers to a particular taxonomic classification in biology. It is a genus that belongs to the family Oniscidae, which includes terrestrial woodlice or pill bugs. Oniscus species are typically found in moist environments and have a dorsal plate covering their bodies.

Sample sentences:

1. The genus Oniscus contains several species of woodlice with fascinating coloration.

2. Biologists conducted a study on the behavior of Oniscus asellus, a common species within the genus.

3. The Oniscus asellus is commonly known as the common woodlouse or garden pillbug.

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