genus Cadra
Definition
Noun: - A genus of Pyralidae: A taxonomic classification within the family Pyralidae, which is a large family of small to medium-sized moths. This genus includes several species of moths, some of which are significant as pests of stored food products.
Usage
- The term "genus Cadra" is used in scientific and entomological contexts to refer to a specific group of moth species sharing common characteristics.
- It is typically used with a singular verb when referring to the genus as a single taxonomic unit.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In formal taxonomic writing, the genus name is italicized: .
- When used in a hierarchical list, it follows the family name: Family Pyralidae, Subfamily Phycitinae, Genus .
Variants and Related Words
- Cadra (n): The abbreviated form of the full term "genus Cadra," commonly used in scientific literature.
- Pyralid (n): A common name for any moth belonging to the family Pyralidae.
- Phycitine (n/adj): Pertaining to the subfamily Phycitinae, to which belongs.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic genus Cadra: A more formal synonym emphasizing its classification.
- Cadra: The standard abbreviated synonym.
Related Terms and Context
- Species epithet: The second part of a binomial name, used with the genus name to identify a specific species (e.g., , the almond moth).
- Type species: The species that serves as the defining example for the genus .
- Stored-product pest: A descriptive term for the ecological role of many species within this genus.
Noun
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a genus of Pyralidae
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