What is another word for genus castor?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs kˈastə] (IPA) 
Genus Castor refers to beavers, a family of rodents known for their large size, distinctive teeth, and aquatic lifestyle. There are several synonyms for this term, including Castoridae, Castorimorpha, and Sciurognathi. The Castoridae family includes two extant species of beavers, the North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber). These animals play an important role in many ecosystems, creating dams and altering watercourses to create wetland habitats. The Castorimorpha group also includes muskrats and nutrias, while the Sciurognathi group is a larger group of rodents that also includes squirrels, hamsters, and porcupines.
