genus Phaethon
Definition
Noun 1. A taxonomic genus: The genus Phaethon is the type genus for the family Phaethontidae. This genus comprises certain seabirds commonly known as tropicbirds.
Usage
- The genus is characterized by its members' predominantly white plumage, elongated central tail feathers, and strong, direct flight.
- Ornithologists classify the red-billed tropicbird within the genus .
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, sits within the order Phaethontiformes. The designation of a type genus is a formal nomenclatural act that fixes the name of a family.
Variants and Related Words
- Phaethontidae (noun): The bird family for which is the type genus; the tropicbird family.
- tropicbird (noun): The common name for any bird belonging to the genus or family Phaethontidae.
Synonyms
- (As a taxonomic group) Type genus of Phaethontidae.
Related Terms
- Taxonomy: The science of classification.
- Type genus: The genus that serves as the nomenclatural reference point for a family name.
Noun
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type genus of the Phaethontidae
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