Branta
Definition
Noun A genus of waterfowl in the family Anatidae, commonly known as the black geese. These are wild geese characterized by their generally dark, often black and grey plumage, in contrast to the grey geese of the genus Anser.
Usage
The word "Branta" is used primarily as a scientific genus name in ornithology and biology. It is capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a taxonomic group. - The biologist identified the bird as a member of the genus Branta. - Branta species, like the Canada goose, are common in North America.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Context: The name is always italicized in scientific writing to denote it as a genus.
- The study focused on the migratory patterns of Branta canadensis.
Variants and Related Words
- Brant (noun): A common name for , a small goose of this genus, also known as the brent goose.
- Branta canadensis (noun): The full scientific name for the Canada goose.
- Branta bernicla (noun): The full scientific name for the brant goose.
Synonyms
- Black geese (noun): The common name for the group.
- (No direct common-language synonyms, as it is a specific scientific term).
Related Phrases
- Genus Branta: The standard phrase to refer to this taxonomic group.
- The field guide has a section dedicated to the genus Branta.
Noun
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wild geese
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