genus Collocalia

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Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: "Genus Collocalia" is the scientific name for a genus within the bird family Apodidae, which includes swifts. Members of this genus are known for their small size and, in some species, the ability to construct nests using saliva.

Usage
  • The genus Collocalia is primarily studied by ornithologists and taxonomists.
  • Several species within the genus Collocalia are commonly referred to as swiftlets.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific classification: The name is always italicized in formal scientific writing (e.g., ). It is used in a hierarchical context: Family Apodidae > Genus > Species (e.g., ).
  • In ecological and behavioral studies: Research on echolocation in birds often focuses on certain species within the genus Collocalia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Collocalia (n): The abbreviated form used as the genus name in binomial nomenclature (e.g., ).
  • Swiftlet (n): The common name for most birds in this genus.
  • Apodidae (n): The bird family (swifts) to which this genus belongs.
Synonyms
  • Swiftlet genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
  • (Note: In scientific taxonomy, genus names are unique and do not have true synonyms.)
Related Terms
  • Taxonomy: The science of classification where this term is used.
  • Binomial Nomenclature: The system of naming species (e.g., ) that includes the genus name.
Noun
  1. a genus of Apodidae

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