Definition

Noun: - The type genus of the family Tayassuidae: This is the genus name for a group of hoofed mammals commonly known as peccaries or javelinas. It is the genus that serves as the reference point for the taxonomic family Tayassuidae.

Usage Notes

• Scientific Classification: The term 'genus Pecari' is used primarily in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific genus within the order Artiodactyla. It is a formal taxonomic rank.
• Capitalization: In biological nomenclature, the genus name is always capitalized and italicized (e.g., ). The word 'genus' itself is not italicized when used in the phrase 'genus Pecari'.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The collared peccary is classified under the genus Pecari.
  • A study compared the fossil records of genus Pecari to its living relatives.

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify the level of classification. For example: "Family Tayassuidae includes the genus Pecari and the genus ."

Variants and Related Words

• Pecari (n): The italicized form used alone in scientific writing to refer to the genus.
  • Fossils of Pecari have been found across the Americas.
• Peccary (n): The common name for animals within the genera and .
  • The collared peccary is a widespread species.

Synonyms

• Type genus of Tayassuidae: This is the defining synonym in taxonomic terms.

Related Terms (Not Synonyms)

• Tayassuidae (n): The biological family to which this genus belongs.
• Artiodactyla (n): The larger order of even-toed ungulates that includes this family.

Noun

1. type genus of the Tayassuidae