Gulo
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A genus of mammals in the family Mustelidae: Gulo is the scientific genus name for the wolverine, a solitary, muscular carnivore known for its strength and ferocity.
Usage
- The word is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts to classify the wolverine taxonomically.
- It is typically italicized in writing, as is standard for genus names in biological nomenclature.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The wolverine's scientific name is Gulo gulo.
- The genus Gulo is part of the subfamily Guloninae within the Mustelidae family.
Advanced Usage
- Binomial nomenclature: In the two-part scientific name for a species, is the genus. For the common wolverine, the full species name is .
- Phylogenetic context: The term is used in discussions of evolutionary biology and taxonomy to describe relationships within the weasel family (Mustelidae).
Variants and Related Words
- Wolverine (n): The common name for the animal classified under the genus .
- Mustelidae (n): The biological family that includes weasels, badgers, otters, ferrets, and wolverines ().
Synonyms
- Scientific synonym: There are no direct common-language synonyms for the proper noun . In non-scientific contexts, "wolverine" is the equivalent term.
Related Phrases
- Gulo gulo: The specific epithet for the common wolverine species.
- Gulo luscus: An older or alternative scientific name sometimes referenced for the North American wolverine.
Noun
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a genus of Mustelidae
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