Mergus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of diving ducks: "Mergus" is the genus name for a group of waterfowl commonly known as mergansers. These are fish-eating ducks with slender, serrated bills.
Usage
- The word "mergus" is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in biology, ornithology, and formal contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
- It is typically used as a singular noun referring to the genus as a whole. The plural form is also "mergus" when discussing the genus taxonomically, though "mergansers" is the common plural for the birds themselves.
Examples
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, "Mergus" is always capitalized and italicized.
Variants and Related Words
- Merganser (n): The common name for any duck of the genus .
- Merginae (n): The subfamily that includes the mergansers and other sea ducks.
Synonyms
- Sawbill: A common name for mergansers, referring to their serrated bill.
- Fish duck: Another descriptive common name.
Related Phrases
- Genus Mergus: The full taxonomic phrase.
Noun
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mergansers
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