genus Ochotona

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Definition

Noun: - The type genus of the family Ochotonidae: This is the genus name for a specific group of small mammals, commonly known as pikas. It is the central, representative genus for its family in biological classification.

Usage Notes
  • This term is used exclusively in scientific contexts, specifically in zoology, mammalogy, and taxonomy. It refers to the biological classification rank (genus) that groups together closely related species of pikas.
  • It is always capitalized when written in full (), and it is typically italicized in scientific literature ().
Examples
  • Scientific Classification:
    • The American pika's scientific name is Ochotona princeps, placing it within the genus Ochotona.
    • The study focused on the evolutionary history of the genus Ochotona.
Advanced Usage
  • In phylogenetic studies, is often used as a reference point when discussing the evolution of lagomorphs (the order that includes pikas, rabbits, and hares).
  • "An Ochotona species": A common way to refer to any particular species within this genus.
    • Researchers discovered a new Ochotona species in the mountainous region.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ochotona (n): The abbreviated, standard form of the genus name, used interchangeably in scientific writing.
    • The habitat of Ochotona is typically rocky alpine slopes.
  • Ochotonidae (n): The family name to which this genus belongs.
    • The family Ochotonidae contains only the genus Ochotona.
Synonyms
  • Pika genus: A common, non-scientific synonym that describes the same group of animals.
    • The pika genus is adapted to cold climates.
Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning in the English language: it is a proper noun referring to a biological genus. It does not have idiomatic or figurative uses.

Noun
  1. type genus of the Ochotonidae

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