Steatornis

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Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of birds: Steatornis is the type and sole genus of the family Steatornithidae, containing a single species, the oilbird (Steatornis caripensis). It is a nocturnal, fruit-eating bird found in South America, known for using echolocation to navigate in dark caves.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The unique biology of Steatornis has fascinated ornithologists for centuries.
  • Steatornis caripensis is the only living species within the genus Steatornis.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The name is used in scientific classification to refer specifically to this distinct genus.
  • The phylogenetic study confirmed the isolated position of the genus Steatornis.
• As a subject of study: Often used in academic writing about avian biology, ecology, or evolution.
  • Research on Steatornis has provided key insights into the evolution of avian echolocation.

Variants and Related Words

• Steatornithidae (n): The family name to which the genus belongs.
  • The family Steatornithidae contains only the oilbird.
• Oilbird (n): The common name for the species .
  • The oilbird, a member of the genus Steatornis, nests in colonies in caves.

Synonyms

• Oilbird genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name of its sole species.
• Genus Steatornis: The formal taxonomic synonym.

Related Phrases

• Member of Steatornis: A phrase used to indicate an individual oilbird in a taxonomic context.
  • This fossil is believed to be from a member of Steatornis.
• Of the genus Steatornis: A phrase used to describe characteristics or attributes pertaining to this genus.
  • The distinctive skull morphology of the genus Steatornis is adapted for its diet.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type and sole genus of the family Steatornithidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Steatornis
• genus Steatornis