genus Lagodon
Definition
Proper noun: * A taxonomic genus within the family Sparidae. This genus contains a single recognized species, Lagodon rhomboides, commonly known as the pinfish.
Usage Notes
- "Genus Lagodon" is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in biology, ichthyology (the study of fish), and formal classifications.
- It is always capitalized ("Genus Lagodon") as it is a proper noun referring to a specific genus name.
- In standard English usage, the common name "pinfish" is used far more frequently. "Genus Lagodon" appears almost exclusively in academic, scientific, or very specific technical contexts.
Examples of Usage
- Scientific Context:
- The specimen was definitively classified under Genus Lagodon.
- A phylogenetic study confirmed the unique position of Genus Lagodon within the Sparidae family.
- Descriptive Context:
- Genus Lagodon is characterized by its rhomboid body shape and prominent dorsal spines.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to denote a specific rank in biological classification.
- Example: The taxonomic order is Perciformes; family, Sparidae; genus, Lagodon; species, rhomboides.
Variants and Related Words
- Lagodon rhomboides (n): The binomial name (genus and species) for the pinfish.
- Pinfish (n): The common name for the species within Genus Lagodon.
- Sparidae (n): The porgy family, the family of fish to which Genus Lagodon belongs.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for this proper taxonomic noun. The referent is the specific genus itself.
- Contextual Reference: In non-scientific contexts, one might refer to "the pinfish genus" to convey a similar, though less precise, meaning.
Related Phrases
- Type genus: While not a phrase specific to , in taxonomy, a "type genus" is the genus that defines a family. This is a related conceptual phrase.
- Monotypic genus: A genus that contains only one recognized species, which is the case for Genus .
Noun
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a genus of Sparidae
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