genus Sus
Definition
- Noun:
- The biological genus that is the type genus of the family Suidae: This term refers to the taxonomic group that includes typical pigs. It is the genus that serves as the reference point for the pig family, Suidae.
Usage
- The term "genus Sus" is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and discuss animals within this specific taxonomic rank.
- It is typically italicized in formal writing to denote its status as a scientific genus name.
Examples
- Noun:
- The wild boar, Sus scrofa, is the best-known species within genus Sus.
- Taxonomists study the evolutionary history of genus Sus to understand pig domestication.
Advanced Usage
- In phylogenetic studies, "genus Sus" is often discussed in relation to other genera within Suidae, such as (bushpigs) or (warthogs).
- The genus is characterized by specific morphological traits, including a relatively unspecialized dentition and a simple stomach structure compared to other artiodactyls.
Variants and Related Words
- Sus: The abbreviated form of the genus name, used identically in scientific binomial nomenclature (e.g., ).
- Suidae (n): The biological family that includes pigs, hogs, and boars, for which is the type genus.
- Suine (adj): Relating to or resembling swine or pigs.
Synonyms
- Pig genus: A common, non-scientific synonym referring to the same taxonomic group.
Related Terms
- Type genus: A taxonomic concept; is the type genus for the family Suidae, meaning it defines the family's characteristics.
- Binomial nomenclature: The system of naming species, where is the generic name (e.g., in , is the genus, is the species).
Noun
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type genus of the Suidae
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