genus Tachyglossus

genus Tachyglossus
noun
type genus of the family Tachyglossidae
Syn: ↑Tachyglossus
Hypernyms: ↑mammal genus
Member Holonyms: ↑Tachyglossidae, ↑family Tachyglossidae
Member Meronyms: ↑echidna, ↑spiny anteater, ↑anteater

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  • family Tachyglossidae — noun echidnas • Syn: ↑Tachyglossidae • Hypernyms: ↑mammal family • Member Holonyms: ↑Monotremata, ↑order Monotremata • Member Meronyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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