genus Elanoides
Definition
Noun: - A genus of kites: A taxonomic genus within the family Accipitridae, containing a single species, the swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus). It refers to a specific biological classification for this type of bird of prey.
Usage
- The word is used as a formal, scientific term in ornithology and biological taxonomy to classify a specific group of birds.
- It is typically used in academic, zoological, or birdwatching contexts.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank (genus) above species and below family.
- The genus Elanoides is placed in the subfamily Perninae.
Variants and Related Words
- Elanoides (noun): The standardized form of the genus name, often used interchangeably with "genus Elanoides" in scientific writing.
- Swallow-tailed kite (noun): The common name for the sole species, , within this genus.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic genus for the swallow-tailed kite: This is a descriptive synonym, as there are no direct single-word synonyms for proper scientific names.
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. The word "genus" is a categorical rank, and "Elanoides" is the proper name for this specific genus. They are often used together as a single unit ("genus Elanoides") for clarity in biological texts.
Noun
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a genus of kites
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