genus Eriophorum
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic classification in biology: "Genus Eriophorum" is the scientific name for a group of flowering plants in the sedge family, Cyperaceae. This genus is commonly known as cotton grass.
Usage
- "Genus Eriophorum" is used in formal, scientific contexts such as botany, ecology, and taxonomy.
- It refers to the entire group of species sharing the defining characteristics of cotton grass.
Examples
- In a scientific paper: "The study focused on the habitat requirements of Genus Eriophorum in northern peatlands."
- In a field guide: "You can identify Genus Eriophorum by its distinctive white, cotton-like seed heads."
- In a botanical description: "Genus Eriophorum comprises approximately 25 species of perennial herbaceous plants."
Advanced Usage
- The genus name is often used without the word "genus" in technical writing, as the capitalized and italicized form itself denotes the genus rank. For example: " species are important components of bog ecosystems."
Variants and Related Words
- Eriophorum (n): The standard abbreviated form of the genus name, used interchangeably in scientific literature.
- Cotton grass (n): The common name for plants belonging to Genus Eriophorum.
- Cyperaceae (n): The plant family to which Genus Eriophorum belongs.
Synonyms
- Cotton grass (common name)
Notes on Meaning
The term "Genus Eriophorum" has a single, precise meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its sole purpose is to classify a specific group of plants.
Noun
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cotton grass
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