Definition

Noun: - The type genus of the family Geomyidae: This is the genus name for a group of pocket gophers, which are burrowing rodents native to North and Central America. As the type genus, Geomys is the representative genus that defines the family Geomyidae.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the dental patterns within the genus Geomys.
  • Fossil records show that the genus Geomys has been present in North America for millions of years.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification: The name is used in scientific contexts to classify and discuss species of pocket gophers belonging to this specific genus.
  • The research paper compared the ecological niches of Geomys bursarius and other members of the genus Geomys.

Variants and Related Words

• Geomyidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs, commonly known as pocket gophers.
• Geomys bursarius (n): A specific species within the genus, often called the plains pocket gopher.

Synonyms

• Pocket gopher genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the common name of the animals in this taxonomic group.

Related Phrases

• Member of the genus Geomys: A phrase used to indicate an organism's classification within this specific genus.
  • The newly discovered specimen is a member of the genus Geomys.

Noun

1. type genus of the Geomyidae