genus Perdix
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: "Genus Perdix" is the scientific name for a specific genus within the subfamily Perdicinae, which includes partridges. It is a formal biological classification.
Usage Notes
- "Genus Perdix" is a specialized scientific term used primarily in biology, ornithology, and taxonomy. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- In formal writing, the genus name is always italicized (). When used with the word "genus," it is often written as "genus " or "the genus ."
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The grey partridge belongs to genus Perdix. (The grey partridge is classified within this specific genus.)
- A study was conducted on the evolutionary history of genus Perdix. (Research focused on the biological lineage of this genus.)
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify an organism's precise placement in biological classification (taxonomy). For example: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Aves, Order: Galliformes, Family: Phasianidae, Subfamily: Perdicinae, Genus: Perdix.
Variants and Related Words
- Perdix: The italicized form used alone in scientific binomial nomenclature (e.g., for the grey partridge).
- Perdicinae: The subfamily to which genus belongs.
- Partridge: The common name for birds often found within this genus.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic genus for grey and related partridges. (This is a descriptive phrase, not a true synonym, as scientific names are unique.)
Related Terms (Not Idioms or Phrasal Verbs)
- Type species: The species that defines a genus. For genus , the type species is the grey partridge ().
- Binomial name: The two-part scientific name (genus + species), e.g., for the Daurian partridge.
Noun
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a genus of Perdicinae
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