coragyps
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A genus of birds in the family Cathartidae: Coragyps is the scientific genus name for a specific group of New World vultures. The only extant (living) species in this genus is the black vulture (Coragyps atratus).
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The genus Coragyps is monotypic, containing only the black vulture.
- Fossil records show that Coragyps had a wider distribution in the prehistoric past.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The name is used in the formal, binomial nomenclature for species.
- The full scientific name for the black vulture is Coragyps atratus.
Variants and Related Words
- Coragyps atratus (n): The specific species name for the black vulture, the sole living member of the genus .
- Cathartidae (n): The family of New World vultures to which the genus belongs.
- Vulture (n): The common name for scavenging birds of prey, including those in the genus .
Synonyms
- Genus Coragyps: The formal taxonomic synonym.
Notes on Meaning
- This word is highly specialized and is almost exclusively used in scientific, zoological, or ornithological contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Noun
-
a genus of Cathartidae
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ chứa "coragyps"
