genus Apus
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of birds: "genus Apus" is the type genus of the family Apodidae, comprising small, fast-flying birds known as swifts. In biological classification, a type genus is the genus that defines a family.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The swift was classified under genus Apus. (The bird was placed in the taxonomic category 'genus Apus'.)
- Genus Apus is characterized by its crescent-shaped wings. (The defining features of this genus include its wing shape.)
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific contexts to specify the exact generic classification of an organism within the family Apodidae.
- The specimen's morphology places it firmly within genus Apus. (The physical characteristics confirm its classification in this genus.)
Variants and Related Words
- Apus (n): The abbreviated or standard form of the genus name.
- Apus apus is the common swift. (This is the scientific name for a specific species within the genus.)
- Apodidae (n): The family to which genus Apus belongs.
- All members of genus Apus are part of the family Apodidae. (This indicates the broader taxonomic group.)
Synonyms
- Type genus of Apodidae: This is a precise synonym in taxonomic terminology, as "genus Apus" holds this specific status.
Notes on Meaning
- This term has a single, specific scientific meaning. It does not have general English meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs. Its usage is confined to biological taxonomy and ornithology.
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type genus
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