dasyatis

Thân thiện

A large dasyatis glides through the clear ocean water.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The type genus of the family Dasyatidae: "Dasyatis" is the scientific name for a genus of stingrays, commonly known as whip-tailed stingrays. This genus name is used in biological taxonomy to classify a specific group of cartilaginous fish.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist identified the specimen as belonging to the genus Dasyatis.
  • Dasyatis includes several species of stingrays found in tropical and subtropical seas.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used to specify the genus within scientific literature and classification.
  • The fossil record provides insights into the evolution of Dasyatis.

Variants and Related Words

• Dasyatidae (n): The family to which the genus Dasyatis belongs.
  • Stingrays of the family Dasyatidae are characterized by their whip-like tails.
• Dasyatid (adj/n): Pertaining to the family Dasyatidae; a member of this family.
  • The dasyatid rays were observed in the shallow lagoon.

Synonyms

• Stingray genus: A general descriptive term.
• Whip-tailed ray: A common name for rays in this genus.

Related Phrases

• Genus Dasyatis: The full taxonomic term.
  • The study focused on the reproductive habits of Genus Dasyatis.

Related Idioms

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Dasyatidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Dasyatis
• genus Dasyatis