genus Cyanocitta
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of birds: "genus Cyanocitta" is the scientific name for a specific group of New World jays in the family Corvidae. It is a biological classification category ranking above species and below family.
Usage
- The term "genus Cyanocitta" is used primarily in scientific, ornithological, and taxonomic contexts to classify and discuss the specific jays belonging to this group.
- It is typically used with a singular verb, as it refers to a single taxonomic unit.
Examples
- Noun:
- The blue jay is a well-known member of the genus Cyanocitta.
- Ornithologists studied the evolutionary history of genus Cyanocitta.
Advanced Usage
- In formal biological writing, the genus name is always italicized (or underlined in handwriting). The first letter is capitalized.
- A recent paper described a new fossil related to Cyanocitta.
Variants and Related Words
- Cyanocitta (n): The standardized, abbreviated form of the full term "genus Cyanocitta," used interchangeably in scientific discourse.
- The behavior of Cyanocitta cristata was documented.
- New World jays (n phrase): The common name for the group of jays to which this genus belongs, providing a non-scientific reference.
- Steller's jay and the blue jay are both New World jays.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic genus for blue jays and related jays: This is a descriptive synonym, as there is no direct single-word synonym for a scientific genus name.
Related Terms
- Species (n): The rank below genus; individual types within the genus, such as (blue jay) and (Steller's jay).
- Corvidae (n): The biological family that includes this genus, along with crows, ravens, and magpies.
- Taxonomy (n): The science of classification, within which the term "genus Cyanocitta" is used.
Noun
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New World jays
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