genus Opisthocomus
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Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus within the family Opisthocomidae: This is the genus name for a single, unique species of tropical bird, the hoatzin. It is the type genus for its family, meaning it serves as the defining example.
Usage
- As a subject or object in a sentence: The word is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and refer to this specific bird genus.
- The genus Opisthocomus is represented by a single living species.
- Scientists study the unique digestive system of genus Opisthocomus.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The genus name is always capitalized and italicized. When combined with the species name, it forms the full scientific name for the hoatzin: .
- The fossil record for Opisthocomus hoazin is very sparse.
Variants and Related Words
- Opisthocomidae (n): The family name to which this genus belongs.
- hoatzin (n): The common name for the bird species within this genus (). Also known as the "stinkbird."
Synonyms
- Hoatzin genus: A less formal descriptive synonym.
- Type genus of Opisthocomidae: A precise scientific description of its taxonomic role.
Noun
- type genus of the Opisthocomidae: hoatzins