Sitta
Definition
Noun (Proper noun, capitalized in biological taxonomy) 1. The genus name for a group of small passerine birds known as nuthatches: Sitta is the scientific (Latin) genus name for the typical nuthatches, a type of small, agile bird known for climbing up and down tree trunks and branches.
Usage
- is used almost exclusively in scientific or formal ornithological contexts to refer to the genus taxonomically.
- As a proper noun in biological nomenclature, it is always capitalized.
- Example: "The Eurasian Nuthatch belongs to the genus ."
- Example: "Researchers studied the caching behavior of several species."
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, is followed by a species name to form a binomial (e.g., for the Eurasian Nuthatch).
- The genus name can be used adjectivally in compound terms (e.g., morphology, phylogeny).
Variants and Related Words
- Sittidae (noun): The biological family name that includes the genus (nuthatches and their closest relatives).
- nuthatch (noun): The common English name for birds within the genus .
Synonyms
- nuthatch genus (common language description, not a scientific synonym)
Notes
- There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specialized scientific term.
Noun
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type genus of the Sittidae
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