Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic genus containing the single species Okapia johnstoni, the okapi: This genus is a biological classification within the family Giraffidae, established to categorize the unique, forest-dwelling mammal known as the okapi.

Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term is used primarily in zoological and taxonomic contexts to refer to the genus grouping for the okapi.
  • The genus Okapia is the closest living relative of the genus Giraffa.
  • All modern okapis belong to the genus Okapia.

Advanced Usage

• In Evolutionary Biology: Used when discussing the phylogenetic relationships within the giraffe family.
  • Studies of fossil records help clarify when the genus Okapia diverged from other giraffids.

Variants and Related Words

• Okapia johnstoni (n): The binomial name for the okapi species, the sole member of the genus .
• Okapi (n): The common name for the animal classified within the genus .
• Giraffidae (n): The biological family that includes the genera (okapi) and (giraffe).

Synonyms

• Taxonomic genus for the okapi: This is a precise scientific term with no direct common-language synonyms. In informal contexts, one might refer to "the okapi's genus" or "the okapi genus."

Related Phrases

• Member of the genus Okapia: A phrase used to specify an organism's classification.
  • The animal in question is a member of the genus Okapia.

Noun

1. okapis