Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of North American freshwater catfish: "Genus Pylodictus" is the scientific name for a specific genus of catfish. This genus is monotypic, meaning it contains only one recognized living species. The member of this genus is commonly known as the flathead catfish.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist classified the large bottom-dwelling fish within the genus Pylodictus.
  • Genus Pylodictus is native to river systems in the central United States.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in scientific and biological contexts to specify a particular level of biological classification (genus), which sits above species and below family. The full scientific name of the flathead catfish is .
• In ecological studies: Used when discussing the habitat, behavior, or conservation status of this specific group of fish, as in: "Studies on genus Pylodictus reveal its role as an apex predator in its ecosystem."

Variants and Related Words

• Pylodictus olivaris (n): The sole living species within the genus, commonly known as the flathead catfish.
• Flathead catfish (n): The common name for the species .

Synonyms

• Flathead catfish genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym referring to the same taxonomic group.

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, precise meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have different everyday meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it, as it is a specialized taxonomic term.

Noun

1. flathead catfishes