cepphus grylle
Definition
Noun A species of seabird in the auk family, commonly known as the black guillemot. It is characterized by its black plumage with a distinctive white wing patch in summer, which becomes mostly white with black mottling in winter. It is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean.
Usage
The term "Cepphus grylle" is the scientific (Latin) binomial name for the black guillemot. It is used primarily in formal, academic, or scientific contexts such as ornithology, zoology, and wildlife biology to precisely identify this specific species.
Examples
- The rocky coastline is an ideal habitat for Cepphus grylle.
- Researchers are studying the feeding habits of Cepphus grylle in the Arctic.
- Cepphus grylle can be distinguished from other guillemots by its bright red feet and legs.
Advanced Usage
- The name is often italicized in scientific writing, as is standard for genus and species names (e.g., ).
- It may be used in taxonomic classifications to show its relation to other birds: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Aves, Order: Charadriiformes, Family: Alcidae, Genus: , Species: .
Variants and Related Words
- Black guillemot: The common English name for .
- Guillemot: The common name for birds in the genera and .
- Cepphus: The genus that includes the black guillemot and the pigeon guillemot ().
Synonyms
- Black guillemot
- Tystie (a common name used in Scotland and Northern England)
Noun
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northern Atlantic guillemot
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