genus Puffinus
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic genus of seabirds: "Genus Puffinus" is the scientific name for a genus of medium-sized seabirds commonly known as shearwaters. These birds belong to the family Procellariidae (the petrels and shearwaters).
Usage
- Scientific Classification: The term is used primarily in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and refer to this specific group of birds.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The genus name "Puffinus" is always capitalized and italicized when used in formal scientific writing. A species name follows it.
Variants and Related Words
- Puffinus (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used in the same scientific contexts.
- Shearwater (n): The common English name for birds of this genus.
Synonyms
- Shearwater genus: A descriptive synonym in non-technical language.
Notes on Meaning
This term has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, as it is a proper scientific noun.
Noun
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shearwaters
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