genus Necturus
Definition
Noun: A taxonomic genus within the family Proteidae, comprising aquatic salamanders commonly known as mudpuppies or waterdogs. These are neotenic amphibians, meaning they retain larval characteristics like external gills throughout their adult life.
Usage
The term "genus Necturus" is used in formal biological and zoological contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of salamanders. - The specimen was definitively identified as belonging to the genus Necturus. - Herpetologists are studying the evolutionary history of the genus Necturus.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The genus name is always capitalized and italicized. An example of a species within this genus is (the common mudpuppy).
- The study focused on the habitat preferences of Necturus maculosus.
Variants and Related Words
- Necturus (n): The standard form used to refer to the genus.
- mudpuppy (n): The common name for most species within this genus.
- waterdog (n): A common name, particularly for larval or neotenic forms.
Synonyms
- Proteidae genus: A more general term, as Necturus is a genus within the family Proteidae. (Note: This is less specific.)
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Neoteny (n): The biological phenomenon of retaining juvenile features in adulthood, characteristic of this genus.
- Salamander (n): The broader order (Urodela) to which these amphibians belong.
- Amphibian (n): The class of animals to which this genus belongs.
Noun
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a genus of Proteidae
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