Otus

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Definition

Noun 1. A genus of Strigidae: Otus is the scientific name for a genus of birds within the family Strigidae, commonly known as the typical owls. This genus primarily includes small owls often referred to as scops owls.

Usage

Otus is used almost exclusively in scientific, ornithological, and taxonomic contexts to classify a specific group of owl species. - Example: The researcher identified the bird as belonging to the genus Otus. - Example: Several Otus species are known for their distinctive ear tufts and camouflaging plumage.

Advanced Usage
  • In binomial nomenclature: is always capitalized and italicized when used as the genus name in a scientific species designation (e.g., , the Eurasian scops owl).
  • Example: , the Oriental scops owl, is a widespread species in Asia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Scops owl (n.): The common name for many owls within the genus .
  • Strigidae (n.): The biological family of typical owls to which the genus belongs.
Synonyms
  • Scops owls (as a common name for the group)
  • No direct common-language synonyms; it is a precise taxonomic term.
Notes on Different Meanings

The word otus has no other standard meanings in modern English outside of its use as a scientific genus name. It should not be confused with similar-sounding words.

Noun
  1. a genus of Strigidae

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