alca
Definition
Noun 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Alcidae: Alca is the genus name that includes only the razorbill, a species of seabird. In biological classification, it represents the type genus for the family Alcidae.
Usage
- The genus is monotypic, containing a single extant species.
- The razorbill () is the sole member of the genus .
Advanced Usage
- Used in scientific and ornithological contexts when discussing avian taxonomy, systematics, or the evolutionary relationships within the auk family (Alcidae).
Variants and Related Words
- Alcidae (n): The bird family to which the genus belongs, commonly known as auks.
- Razorbill (n): The common name for the bird species .
Synonyms
- Genus Alca (n): The formal taxonomic synonym.
Noun
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type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill
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