ceryle

Thân thiện

A kingfisher of the genus Ceryle dives into a clear river.

Definition

Noun: - A genus of birds within the family Alcedinidae: Ceryle is a taxonomic genus name in zoology, specifically referring to a group of kingfisher birds. The most well-known species is the belted kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon).

Usage Notes

• This word is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in biological and ornithological contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
• As a proper noun (a genus name), it is always capitalized.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Ceryle includes the familiar belted kingfisher.
  • Ornithologists studied the feeding habits of Ceryle rudis, the pied kingfisher.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification, the genus name is part of a binomial nomenclature (e.g., ). The genus name is always italicized in scientific writing.

Variants and Related Words

• Cerylid (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus .
  • The cerylid beak shape is adapted for catching fish.

Synonyms

• There are no direct common-language synonyms for this proper scientific name. In descriptive contexts, one might use:
  • Kingfisher genus: A descriptive phrase referring to the group.

Different Meanings

• This word has only one specific meaning as a zoological genus name. It does not have other definitions in general English.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of birds of the family Alcedinidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Ceryle
• genus Ceryle