genus Cynocephalus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic genus within the family Cynocephalidae: "genus Cynocephalus" is the type genus for the family Cynocephalidae, which comprises the colugos or "flying lemurs."
Usage Notes
  • This term is used exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific group of mammals. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun denoting a genus name.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The genus Cynocephalus contains two extant species of colugos.
    • Biologists study the gliding membrane of genus Cynocephalus to understand its evolution.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank in biological classification.
    • The phylogenetic study placed genus Cynocephalus within the order Dermoptera.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cynocephalidae (n): The family to which this genus belongs.
    • The family Cynocephalidae is native to Southeast Asia.
  • Colugo (n): The common name for animals in this genus.
    • The colugo, a member of genus Cynocephalus, is not a true lemur.
Synonyms
  • Type genus of Cynocephalidae: This is a formal synonym describing its taxonomic role.
Different Meanings
  • There are no common, non-scientific meanings for this specific term. It refers solely to the zoological genus.
Noun
  1. type genus of the family Cynocephalidae

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