anhima

Thân thiện

The anhima stands in a shallow marsh with its distinctive horn on its head.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of birds: The type genus of the family Anhimidae, comprising the horned screamer and its closest relatives. These are large, goose-like birds found in South America, known for a sharp, bony spur on each wing and a loud, distinctive call.

Usage

• As a subject: is a genus distinct from true waterfowl like ducks and geese.
• In scientific/zoological context: The name is primarily used in taxonomic classification to refer to this specific genus.
  • The species Anhima cornuta is commonly called the horned screamer.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to define the genus that gives its name to the family Anhimidae. Discussions of evolutionary relationships among birds may reference .

Variants and Related Words

• Anhimidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs, containing the screamers.
• Screamer (n): The common name for birds in the family Anhimidae, including those in the genus .
• Horned screamer (n): The specific common name for the species .

Synonyms

• Genus Anhima: The full scientific designation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Anhimidae; horned screamers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Anhima
• genus Anhima