Campephilus

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Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of large woodpeckers: Campephilus is a genus of birds in the woodpecker family, Picidae. It is known for containing some of the largest woodpecker species, such as the (likely extinct) Ivory-billed Woodpecker.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The genus Campephilus includes some of the most impressive woodpeckers in the world.
    • Ornithologists study Campephilus species to understand their habitat requirements.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific classification: The name is used in binomial nomenclature to classify specific species within this genus.
    • Campephilus principalis is the scientific name for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker.
Variants and Related Words
  • Picidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs.
  • Woodpecker (n): The common name for birds in the family Picidae, including those in the genus .
Synonyms
  • Genus of woodpeckers: A descriptive synonym indicating its taxonomic rank and family.
Notes on Meaning

This word is a specialized scientific (taxonomic) term. It has a single, precise meaning in the field of ornithology and biology, referring specifically to this genus of birds. It is not used in everyday conversation.

Noun
  1. a genus of Picidae

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