genus Choriotis
Definition
- Noun (Proper):
- A taxonomic genus of birds: "genus Choriotis" is a biological classification referring to a specific genus within the animal kingdom. This genus is monotypic, containing a single recognized species.
- Synonymous with 'Choriotis': In ornithological taxonomy, "genus Choriotis" is the full formal name, with "Choriotis" often used as the abbreviated genus name.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Australian bustard is classified under the genus Choriotis.
- Ornithologists debated the placement of the species within genus Choriotis.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific literature: The name is used in binomial nomenclature, following the convention of italicizing genus and species names.
- The study focused on the morphological characteristics of Choriotis australis.
Variants and Related Words
- Choriotis (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name.
- Australian bustard (n): The common name for the sole species () within this genus.
- Ardeotis (n): A related genus of large bustards. Some taxonomic revisions have proposed merging into .
Synonyms
- Choriotis: The direct synonym and abbreviated form.
- (The) Australian bustard genus: A descriptive synonym referencing its contained species.
Notes on Meaning
- This term is highly specialized, used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, and ornithological contexts. It does not have everyday, idiomatic, or phrasal verb uses. Its primary meaning is fixed to its taxonomic definition.
Noun
-
Australian bustard
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa